New Town
An ornately corniced and plastered foyer leads into three floors of white-painted, minimalist art-gallery-like decor showing off the best of mainstream…
Must-see shopping in Scotland
New Town
This great little store has an emphasis on up-and-coming new designers from all over the world. Look for handbags by Dutch label Smaak and Italy's Gianni…
Skye
Signposted off the main road, a wooden shed on an old croft houses a pedal-powered loom where the owners create hand-woven tweed and turn it into scarves,…
Glasgow
This twice-monthly market in the atmospheric Arches space inside Central station has a wide selection of stalls covering handcrafts, small independent…
Kirkwall
Orkney's best-known jewellery designer creates some exquisite pieces seemingly lit from within. She draws on local traditions and storytelling for her…
Edinburgh
Established by an enthusiast who has been collecting vintage fashion for more than 30 years, this boutique is a cornucopia of high-end clothes and…
Edinburgh
An independent music shop that specialises in vinyl (old, new and remastered), Assai also has its own record label that promotes new Scottish talent. As…
Glasgow
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…
Edinburgh
This small, independent pottery produces its own colourfully glazed ceramics, both decorative and functional, in a wide range of styles, with objects…
Edinburgh
If you’re hunting for secondhand vinyl from way back, this cramped little shop has a stunning and constantly changing collection of jazz, blues, rock and…
Glasgow
This small indie record shop has a carefully curated selection of alternative and experimental rock, punk, reggae, soul and jazz. It shares space with…
New Town
Made in a workshop in Fife, the jewellery on display at Alchemia is designed in Scotland and inspired by the shapes and colours of the natural world. If…
New Town
The maze of shelves at McNaughtan’s basement bookshop – established in 1957 – houses a broad spectrum of general secondhand and antiquarian books, with…
East Coast
In the former prison in the centre of town, this sprawling shop has a nice line in upmarket Scottish clothing, including Harris tweed and Lochcarron…
North & West Coast
Using local landscapes as inspiration, Highland Stoneware creates memorable tableware and kitchenware. Look out for the colourful mosaic-tiled artworks…
Old Town
Geoffrey can fit you out in traditional Highland dress, or run up a kilt in your own clan tartan. The store's offshoot, 21st Century Kilts, offers modern…
Stirling
Bagpipes are handmade and repaired in this combined shop and workshop, which also houses a collection of antique bagpipes and piping paraphernalia. The…
Orkney
The Orkney Wine Company has handmade wines produced with berries, flowers and vegetables, all naturally fermented. Get stuck into some strawberry-rhubarb…
Glasgow
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,…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This excellent spot 14 miles north of Gairloch does really delicious hot- and cold-smoked salmon as well as other seafoody delicacies and a range of deli…
Moray
This deli is the place to shop for picnic goodies to eat on the banks of the River Spey – a great selection of Scottish artisan cheeses, smoked salmon,…
Old Town
If it’s a drap of the cratur ye’re after, this place has a selection of single malts in miniature and full-size bottles. There’s also a range of blended…
Leith
A Paris-style flea market it ain't, but this monthly rummage through the back of Leith's collective cupboards is an interesting place to trawl for vintage…
Old Town
A major stockist of designer clothes for women, with a selection of big-name labels such as Vivienne Westwood, Trippen, Rundholz, Nigel Cabourn and…
Skye
At the end of the narrow road that leads southwest from Armadale through Ardvasar village, this small gallery exhibits the powerful landscape paintings of…
Edinburgh
Stockbridge branch of the famous Old Town cheese shop, selling traditional Scottish cheeses, from creamy Hebridean Blue to sweet and nutty Loch Arthur…
New Town
The One World Shop sells a wide range of handmade crafts from developing countries – including paper goods, rugs, textiles, jewellery, ceramics,…
Skye
On the way to Dunvegan from Portree you’ll pass Edinbane Pottery, one of the island’s original craft workshops, established in 1971, where you can watch…
Edinburgh
Lighthouse is a radical independent bookshop that supports both small publishers and local writers. It stocks a wide range of political, gay and feminist…
Glasgow
Well concealed down a passageway off the Finnieston strip, these back alleys house a colourful mix of arty shops and studios well worth investigating…
Edinburgh
An Aladdin's cave packed with jewellery, textiles and handicrafts from all over the world, Mirages is best known for its silver, amber and gemstone…
Old Town
Founded by famous fossil hunter Stan Wood, who discovered ‘Lizzie’, the oldest fossil reptile yet known, this fascinating speciality shop has a wide range…
Edinburgh
This little shop sells a range of colourful, high-fired oxidised stoneware, both domestic and decorative, all hand thrown on the premises. If you can’t…
Shetland
Shetland's mixed Scandinavian and Celtic heritage is in evidence in the symbols used here. Gold and silver jewellery of high quality can be browsed in…
Glasgow
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,…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
On the go since 1925, this old-fashioned sweet shop is lined with jars of traditional Scottish sweets (candies) such as boilings, macaroons, Edinburgh…
Edinburgh
This Edinburgh gallery is a showcase for the work of Orkney-based designer Sheila Fleet, whose gold, silver and platinum jewellery is inspired by the…
Edinburgh
Distinctive, hand-crafted jewellery is the hallmark of goldsmith Liam Ross. Choose from the range of gorgeous rings, bracelets and pendants on display, or…
Old Town
This unconventional, innovative boutique specialises in both vintage and modern, cutting-edge designs. It has been awarded accolades in the Scottish…
Leith
Flux is an outlet for contemporary British and overseas arts and crafts, including stained glass, metalware, jewellery and ceramics, all ethically sourced…
