Kirkwall
This absorbing shop has some fine handmade knitwear as well as an eclectic range of Orkney crafts and souvenirs.
Must-see shopping in Scotland
Kirkwall
This bookshop, located on Kirkwall's main shopping street, has a great selection of local books and newspapers.
New Town
A good place to hunt for cheap CDs and vinyl, and the friendly staff really know what they’re talking about.
Glasgow
With a little more breathing room than some of Glasgow's vintage shops, this one offers relaxed browsing.
The Cairngorms
Drool over the manufacture of traditional Scottish sweeties at this confectioner's workshop and store.
Outer Hebrides
Smokehouse shop selling locally sourced, peat-smoked salmon, sea trout, scallops, lobster and mackerel.
Moray
A fantastic shop that stocks hundreds of single malts and runs tasting sessions and other events.
Old Town
The city's principal bookstore, covering all subjects; it has a huge selection of academic books.
Edinburgh
Men's and women's fashion, accessories and homewares from small, independent manufacturers.
New Town
Specialist store dealing in Scottish designer jewellery and antique jewellery.
Arran
With great views over a grassy sward to the sea beyond, this hillside complex has a shop of high-quality woollen and leather clothing and accessories – a…
New Town
Crisp white and hot-pink decor sets off the racks of designer clothes for women in this branch of the well-known London-based store. Lots of little black…
Pitlochry
Just behind the tourist office, Heathergems is the factory outlet for a most unusual form of jewellery made from natural heather stems, which are dyed and…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This gallery displays a selection of paintings, watercolours and ceramics from two artists, with some fine glen scenery and seascapes standing out. Look…
Shetland
This spinning mill specialises in producing yarn from native Shetland sheep. As well as seeing the mill at work, you can buy yarn for knitting, or…
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
From April to September, on the last Saturday of the month, a farmers market takes over the grassy square in the middle of Blairgowrie, with stalls…
Islay
Top-quality whisky marmalade is just the beginning of the home-made treats on offer at this little deli shop in the curious Islay House Square complex, 3…
Mull
In a small commercial complex just outside Tobermory on the Salen road, this worthwhile smokehouse and shop offers very toothsome cold-smoked salmon and…
Glasgow
A wide range of designer clothing for women is stocked at this handsome, colourful boutique, with lots of unique items in a variety of styles. Prices aren…
Glasgow
This city-centre venue is your stop for all green-and-white footballing gear and Celtic memorabilia. There's a larger shop at the stadium itself and one…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The friendly island shop sells food and petrol and is a good source of information. It also hires bikes (£10/15 for a half-/full day) and has glamping…
Inverness
If the rain comes down, you could opt for a spot of retail therapy in the Victorian Market, a shopping mall that dates from the 1890s and has rather more…
Lerwick
The amazing chocolate creations of this little high-street shop bring a touch of colour and sparkle to even the bleakest Shetland day. The name is a local…
Kate Fleming Shooting & Fishing
Lowland Perthshire & Kinross
The knowledgeable staff here have all the info you need about local trout and salmon fishing. The shop sells permits as well as a full range of tackle,…
Orkney
One of many craft shops along the main street of Stromness, this likeable grotto covers a lot of bases, offering quality local artwork, woollen items,…
Lerwick
On Lerwick's main shopping strip, this spot offers you the chance to browse and buy the creations of Shetland Jewellery from West Mainland.
Glasgow
This sizeable, ugly glass-roofed centre bookends the southern boundary of Glasgow's shopping mile. Among its many shops is a branch of Hamley's, the…
Glasgow
Tucked away in the Ruthven Lane complex, this has a sound range of back issues, both recent and from past decades. Though the shop looks small, there's a…
Glasgow
At the junction of Sauchiehall and Buchanan Sts, this sizeable centre has a huge number of contemporary clothing retailers as well as the John Lewis…
Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair
Glasgow
This weekend market fills the Merchant Sq space with stalls peddling handmade crafts, from candles to jewellery to paintings. Nearly all are made locally…
Lerwick
This well-established high-street shop and workshop produces high-quality traditional and modern soaps and skincare products, many using local Shetland…
New Town
A so-so shopping mall perched beside Waverley train station, with fashion stores such as Superdry, Oasis and Warehouse, and gift shops selling whisky and…
Trotternish
If you’ve time to kill while waiting for a ferry at Uig, the Isle of Skye Brewery shop sells locally brewed ales by the bottle, as well as gifts and…
Ullapool to Kyle of Lochalsh
This excellent little gallery and shop displays interesting works of local artists as well as handicrafts and gifts. It also opens in the lead-up to…
Outer Hebrides
The only shop in town that’s open on a Sunday, selling groceries, alcohol, hardware, fishing tackle and outdoor kits. The Sunday papers arrive around 2pm.
Glasgow
This West End shop of a family firm in business for well over a century has an excellent selection of original artisanal candles that are perfect for…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This little cottage sells a variety of paintings of Scotland and Iona, mostly seascapes. There are contemporary pieces as well as older canvases and…
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.
