Arran
Stop by this place near Brodick Castle to stock up on the famed local varieties of cheese. There are free samples and you can watch the stuff being made.
Must-see shopping in Great Britain
Glasgow
Occupying a corner of Barras Art & Design, this quirky shop lives up to its name with a range of offbeat gifts and a well-curated musical selection.
Lerwick
On Lerwick's picturesque main shopping street, this place has every book you could possibly want to read about Shetland, plus a good children's section.
South Bank
Under Waterloo Bridge, the outdoor Southbank Centre Book Market sells secondhand books of all sorts, as well as maps and prints, no matter the weather.
Brixton, Peckham & South London
A shop with a sense of humour, 20 Storey is your essential stop for funky mugs, great cards, gadgets, gimmicky gifts, posters and original books.
North Cornwall
An upmarket bakery selling proper croissants, pains au chocolat and freshly baked loaves, plus chef Rick Stein's own take on the classic pasty.
Birmingham
Atop the revitalised New St station, the gleaming Grand Central Birmingham shopping mall is anchored by a massive John Lewis department store.
Southern Highlands & Islands
The Loch Fyne Gallery is a colourful shop that showcases the work of local artists. Sunday hours are slightly reduced outside of high summer.
Whitby
Fascinating gift shop selling all kinds of stuff, including fossils, minerals, crystals, preserved insects, jewellery and leather goods.
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
A rabbit warren of a shop spread over several levels, with rooms devoted to sci-fi, myths, horror, music and art, among other subjects.
Arran
This little shop sells delicious artisanal chocolates. From the boutique you can peer through a window and watch the alchemy at work.
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This group of brick Victorian warehouses is filled with bargain outlet stores, mainly devoted to major high-street fashion brands.
South Cornwall
Sleek furniture, fancy light-fittings and other designer desirables fill the rooms of this elegant homeware shop near the harbour.
Glasgow
Up the back of the quirky Ruthven Lane complex, this arcade has several shops specialising in antiques, design and retro items.
North York Moors National Park
A butcher and deli specialising in local produce, including delicious homemade sausages. Run by the chain Thomas the Bakers.
Glasgow
Fine photography exhibitions are allied with a program of courses and workshops here. There's also an entrance on King St.
Glasgow
This back-to-basics music shop has been around for years and is worth checking out for its well-priced second-hand vinyl.
Oban, Mull & Tiree
Arinagour, a half-mile from the ferry pier, is the only village on Coll, and is home to the Island Stores grocery shop.
The West End
Arguably London’s best butcher serves up lunch and picnic fare included sliced meats, pies, sausage rolls and salads.
Ullapool
Just up from the harbour, this is a good bookshop with lots of volumes on Scottish topics as well as useful local maps.
Southern Highlands & Islands
This tiny bookshop near the ferry pier in Scalasaig has an excellent range of books on Hebridean history and culture.
New Town
A stalwart of the tourist trade, with a good selection of traditional jerseys, cardigans, scarves, shawls and rugs.
Borders Region
This likeable bookshop has an expertly curated selection of novels as well as good sections on philosophy and art.
The West End
An upmarket womenswear store, with glam suit-trousers, voluptuous knits, shiny trench coats and evening frocks.
Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog
Seventeen little shops in one, this is a great place to look for a memento with an extra bit of mileage on it.
North Cornwall
A trove of gourmet goods: charcuterie, cheeses, biscuits, chutneys and mustards, all with a premium price tag.
Oban, Mull & Tiree
The Iona Community that runs the island sells souvenirs, handicrafts and books from this shop near the abbey.
Wiltshire
Stocks as many souvenirs and stone circle–related books, maps, jewellery and gifts as you could wish for.
Arran
Exquisite landscape portraits of Arran are available at this gallery on the main road through Whiting Bay.
North Pembrokeshire
This vibrant food market is held by the abbey ruins every week.
Hampshire
A glitzy cluster of around 100 shops, restaurants and bars, featuring all the big high-street shops.
Swansea, The Gower & Carmarthenshire
Sells interesting works by a cooperative of local painters, sculptors, ceramicists and printmakers.
Glasgow
A major bookshop that also sells guidebooks and street maps of Glasgow. There's a cafe here too.
North Cornwall
Rick Stein–themed souvenirs (cookbooks, DVDs and chef's aprons) plus other fancy homewares.
St Andrews
Plenty of local-interest books, including ones about Fife’s history of burning witches.
The Midlands & the Marches
In the city centre, this glitzy shopping mall has big-name brands and chain restaurants.
The West End
Classic yet slightly boho clothes for women, with an emphasis on tweeds and knits.
Bristol
Vintage furniture and retro design pieces, from pine chests to apothecary jars.
Ceredigion
A handy indie record shop that also sells tickets for gigs at the university.
