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Cities and shopping pretty much go hand in hand. Glasgow is no different and packs a mighty punch to when it comes to giving shoppers what they want. Day trippers and visitors to Glasgow are astounded by the range retail options to choose from. Merchant city is where you’ll find designer clothing, jewellery and homeware shops, chic shop windows and elegant department stores.
The “Style Mile” Glasgow has an extensive choice of shopping outlets including high street stores and small shopping arcades. The streets around this area include Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street, Argyle Street, and Ingram Street and are pedestrianised for the most part.
Independent Shopping
If you have high street shopping fatigue and prefer to browse through small specialist shops at your leisure, our suggested places below will tick all the boxes. Enjoy hunting down a bargain or finding a curio that is unique and unavailable to purchase anywhere else. Along many streets and laneways Glasgow has a plethora of independent shops to discover.
Finnieston is one of the busiest spots in Glasgow and well known for vintage and boho style shops. Ask anyone to direct you to ‘The Hidden Lane’ and soak in the atmosphere of creativity with a ‘hip’ vibe.
A quaint and compact shopping arcade located in Glasgow’s West end, it is open daily with reduced hours at the weekends. Small boutiques and jewellery shop owners are helpful in sourcing the ideal gift.
The Barras Market
Arriving at The Barras Market on a weekend and you’ll walk through the iconic iron archways. Bargains galore are to be found, but you may have to work hard at getting one as you get caught in some “chat” with sellers. Expect some great entertainment and a unique shopping experience here.
28 Langside
Unique and quality home décor items are in abundance at this store. With a strong following on Insta, 28 Langside is the perfect place to go to buy something incredibly special for your (or someone else’s home).
High Street Shopping
Busy high streets are what Glasgow thrives on. The big high street stores and well-known brands are in the heart of the city centre shopping centres that include Princes Square, Buchanan Galleries, the Argyll arcade, and St. Enoch Centre.
Elegant by name and elegant by nature, Princess Square Shopping Centre draws big crowds of shoppers looking for top class retail therapy. Three floors of retail excellence and a rooftop terrace where you can a coffee or light snack.
Location, location, location! Beside Queen Street Station, and within easy reach of Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street, the Buchanan Galleries has 80 premium brands under one roof. New arrivals including ‘SWATCH’ and ARRAN Natural products.
Braehead
We love the tagline that Braehead shopping centre uses “Let your style shine.” Always up to date on the latest trends and vibes around retail shopping, Braehead is easy to navigate and makes a point of offering accessible shopping hours to customers with a need for autism friendly environment.
Glasgow Fort
Open daily from 9,00am to 7.00pm – east of Glasgow just off the M8, Glasgow Fort is where to go to eat, drink, shop and stop by the cinema. Not only is there a phenomenal selection of shops, but there a vast selection of bars and restaurants means that you can make it a real day out.
Style Mile
The Glasgow style mile is often mentioned when the subject of shopping in Glasgow comes up. It refers to an area filled with shopping centres and flagship stores centred around Buchanan Street, Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street. The area offers everything a savvy shopper could want to buy.
Silverburn
Leisure, dining, and sensational shopping all in one place, situated on the Braehead Road. An ideal place to go with the family as they have 153 larger parking spaces, a community garden and parent and child rooms. Located on the Barrhead Road, Glasgow.
Things to see and do in Glasgow
Tours
Glasgow’s tours for tourists come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you like the convenience of the hop on hop off tours, or the joy of listening to locals on walking tours, you can catch a guided or self-guided tour on foot, bike, boat or bus.
Things to do
Visit Scotland and Glasgow and you can find a wide range of things to do for all ages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Browse through our website or ask at reception for more information.
Shopping
Glasgow’s shopping streets and districts have an eclectic and interesting range of shops to discover as well as the nation’s favourite designer and high street shopping. Browsing around the streets is just as fun as bargain hunting.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Glasgow’s (and Scotland’s) most famous interior designer and architect. Learn more about him in Glasgow at several venues in the city and beyond.
Food and Drink in Glasgow
Explore Glasgow's rich food and drink culture and its delicious success stories, starting from right here in the West End.
Event Venues in Glasgow
We’ve lost count of the number of great venues in Glasgow that host hundreds of events every day of the year. For any genre of music, comedy or theatre you’ll find a place to suit your tastes.
WHAT'S ON
We’ve all the info on the hottest events, festivals, and gigs happening in Glasgow this year.
Outdoor Activities
Golf, Tennis, Basketball, boating,…. whatever activity you love to do, we are certain that you’ll find it a place to participate in Glasgow.
Top Attractions
Countless amazing attractions and must-see spots are just waiting for you to explore!