Must see shopping in Glasgow

This cute place is one of Glasgow's best destinations for vintage clothing, with a great selection of brands like Fred Perry, as well as more glam choices…

Glasgow’s legendary weekend flea market, the Barras on Gallowgate, is a fascinating mixture of on-trend openings and working-class Glasgow. Genuine old…

This workshop zone for artists and designers in the heart of the Barras has helped pep up the area and bring a new wave of folk in. It's a lovely covered…

This is a real treasure trove of the once loved, the tacky, the tawdry, the magnificent and the curious from the not-so-recent past. It's an excellent set…

With very friendly staff and a range of saucy items that you might not want your mother to see, this is a favourite with the gay community – it's in Pink…

Set in a magnificent 1841 renovated square with elaborate ironwork and an exuberant metal leaf-and-peacock facade, this place has lots of beauty and…

This twice-monthly market in the atmospheric Arches space inside Central station has a wide selection of stalls covering handcrafts, small independent…

This splendid historic arcade doglegs between Buchanan and Argyle Sts and has done since before Victoria reigned. It's quite a sight with its end-to-end…

This small indie record shop has a carefully curated selection of alternative and experimental rock, punk, reggae, soul and jazz. It shares space with…

This temple to cheese is a must-visit for fans of the crumbly, pungent or creamy in life. The open counter means the aromas alone will tempt you to buy,…

Well concealed down a passageway off the Finnieston strip, these back alleys house a colourful mix of arty shops and studios well worth investigating…

An independent record shop that stocks a good selection of vinyl and has regular in-store performances. It covers all bases but is strongest on rock,…

Normally taking place on one Sunday per month, this market packs out St Luke's with quality vintage and secondhand stalls. Check the website for upcoming…

Unusual and intriguing, this shop is lined with large glass bottles stocking artisanal vinegars, oils, liqueurs and distillates. Try before you buy, then…

Down a West End lane, this sweet, bijou two-level arcade has a selection of tiny boutiques offering vintage clothing, art, homewares and more. Opening…

The selection of worldwide beers here, mostly of the small-producer variety, has to be seen to be believed. It also has an interesting wine selection and…

With three separate entrances, this store combines a florist, an excellent fruit and vegetable vendor, plus a larger organic produce shop and deli that…

This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…

This upbeat shop is a top spot to hire or buy kilts both traditional and modern, as well as other tartan wear and a range of T-shirts and other…

This friendly, no-frills outdoor shop located along the side of Queen Street station is an excellent place to buy hiking boots, backpacks and military…