Independent shopping in Glasgow
Independent shopping in Glasgow
Glasgow is home to a thriving artist and creator scene, which makes for a brilliant independent shopping scene. Visit some of Glasgow’s best independent stores.
Gift shops
The Hidden Lane
Take a wander down Glasgow’s colourful Hidden Lane and you’ll uncover a quirky mix of designers and crafters. Browse the collection of homewares, art and fashion at the numerous studio shops. Visit the Hidden Lane’s website to discover more.
The Cooperage
Billed as Glasgow's sustainable and creative retail hub, The Cooperage is a beautiful space with a number of shops and shared courtyard. You'll find vintage fashion, vegan food, a tattoo parlour, furniture shops and more in this southside hub. Find out which retailers to expect by visiting hecooperageglasgow.co.uk.
28 Langside
28 Langside stocks a wide-range of gifts and homewares, including Japanese ceramics, Charles Rennie Mackintosh clocks and tartan blankets. Visit 28 Langside on Instagram for an idea on what products they sell.
Maia Gifts
Selling ‘gifts and lovely things’, Maia Gifts is the perfect store to find a unique present. Head to Maia Gifts' website to find out more or visit the shop, which is right next to Buchanan Street.
The Good Spirits Company
Looking to buy a boozy gift? The Good Spirits Company specialises in fine drinks from all over the world and offers tasting sessions too. Visit thegoodspiritsco.com to find out more.
Stephen O’Neil
A gift shop in the heart of Glasgow’s southside, Stephen O’Neil sells his own work alongside a range of unique gift items. Visit the Stephen O’Neil website.
Centre for Contemporary Art
The Centre for Contemporary Art is a hub for Glasgow’s art scene. Within this creative venue you’ll find Welcome Home, an evolving retail space featuring work from new designers. Head to cca-glasgow.com to find out more.
Ripe Mags
Find a huge magazine and photobook selection at Ripe Mags at the Barras Market. Ripe Mags was recently named as one of the 7 best independent magazine stores in the UK by the luxury travel publication, Suitcase Magazine. Visit Ripe Mags on Instagram.
Monorail Music
The perfect place to find a gift for the music lover in your life. Monorail Music is an independent record shop that works closely with some of the biggest names in Glasgow’s music community including Optimo, Mogwai and Chemikal Underground. Visit monorailmusic.com to browse online.
De Courcy’s Arcade
De Courcy’s Arcade on Cresswell Lane is home to a cluster of quirky boutiques, galleries and cafes. Head to Janet & John for gifts including jewellery, tea towels, coasters, prints and much more, or Lovesome Emporium for their impressive range of eco-friendly and plastic-free products on offer. Check out De Courcy’s Arcade’s Facebook page for more info.
Scottish Design Exchange
Head to the Scottish Design Exchange within Buchanan Galleries for unique gifts, where 100% of the sales proceeds go directly to artists and product creators. Check out scottishdesignexchange.com to find out more about the artists.
The Leith Collective
With sustainability at its heart, the Leith Collective within St Enoch Centre sells beautiful gifts from creatives who reuse, recycle, reclaim, and resell items that may otherwise have gone to landfill. Read more about this eco-friendly store on the St Enoch Centre website.
Homewares
Timorous Beasties
Timorous Beasties are famed for their Glasgow Toile and will give you some serious interior goals with their stunning collection of fabrics, wallpaper and soft furnishings. Check out timorousbeasties.com to see their unique designs.
Hoos
With products chosen for their simple and functional design, the homewares on sale at Hoos will stand the test of time. Visit the store for some interior design inspiration or shop online at hoosglasgow.co.uk.
Battlefield Restoration
For sustainable and unique goods, try Battlefield Restoration who salvage broken and tired architectural and heritage items and bring them back to their former glory. Visit battlefieldrestoration.co.uk.
Wild Gorse Pottery
A ceramics workshop and store in Glasgow’s southside, Wild Gorse Pottery create mugs, dishes, bowls, vases and more. You can browse what’s available online at wildgorsepottery.com.
Bluebellgray
From humble beginnings of producing cushions at the kitchen table, Bluebellgray now offers a full range of homewares from their Hyndland store. Check out bluebellgray.com to see their bold and abstract designs.
Glasgow Plant Mama
Find everything you need to bring greenery into your home at Glasgow Plant Mama's two city store in the Merchant City and Southside. Check out glasgowplantmama.com for details on workshops and vouchers too.
Ruthven Mews Arcade
This hidden gem, tucked away in a lane behind Byres Road, is brilliant for browsing for antiques. There are numerous little shops with treasure troves of home-goods.
Fashion
William Chambers Millinery
William Chambers is one of the UK’s top milliners, creating handmade hats and headpieces. Browse at their Glasgow store in the Merchant City or visit the William Chambers Millinery website to find out more.
Orzel
Orzel is a men’s clothing store in the west end of Glasgow. They stock brands that have a passion for the items they produce and are committed to reducing their environmental impact. View their collection online at orzel.store.
Ruby Woo Boutique
Head to rubywooboutique.com to shop for women’s fashion, shoes and accessories. Prefer to shop in person? There’s a west end and southside store to choose from!
Paulin
Check out Paulin’s website and admire the beautiful craftsmanship of the watches they produce. A brand born in Glasgow, the timepieces are ‘simple, high quality and design-led’.
Pink Poodle
Nestled down the west end’s Cresswell Lane, head to Pink Poodle for a range of beautiful accessories, clothing and gifts. Go to pinkpoodleboutique.co.uk to browse online.
Sneakers Laundry
Sneakers Laundry offers a truly unique service, using cleaners, protectors, dyes and much more to keep your trainers in top condition, or even restore a pair which you thought were no longer wearable. They also have an in-store cafe at their flagship store in Glasgow's Trongate. Find out more at sneakerser.com.
Forty
Forty is a streetwear fashion brand which was born in Glasgow. Many products feature a ‘monster’ badge which was originally drawn by an artistic 3-year-old. Check out fortyclothing.com or in-store at Royal Exchange Square.
Scottish stores
House of Cashmere
Found on Gordon Street in the city centre, House of Cashmere sell the finest Scottish cashmere and woollens, with all products handmade or handwoven in Scotland. Visit houseofcashmere.co.uk to find out more.
MacGregor and MacDuff
Keen to have the full Scottish experience by wearing a kilt to a ceilidh or special event in Glasgow? Head to MacGregor and MacDuff’s store on Bath Street for everything you’ll need. Make an appointment for a fitting by visiting macgregorandmacduff.co.uk.
Sheila Fleet Jewellery
Head to Princes Square shopping centre to buy something beautiful from Sheila Fleet Jewellery. Choose from necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more, with everything made by hand on the Scottish island of Orkney. Browse the collections at sheilafleet.com.
WeeBox
Looking to send a Scottish gift to a loved one? WeeBox offer a worldwide delivery service for their monthly box of 5 handpicked goodies from Scotland. Check out the WeeBox website for more info.
Quirky stores
Tam Shepherds Trick Shop
A historic hidden gem in the city centre, Tam Shepherds Trick Shop is a family-run business that has been in the same store since 1886. Visit tamsheperds.com and browse lots of fun items including magic sets, fancy dress and puzzles.
Glickman’s
Established in 1903, Glickman’s is Glasgow’s oldest sweetie shop, making it the place to go for a sweet treat. Try traditional Scottish favourites like Lucky Tatties and Soor Plooms. Check out glickmans.co.uk for more info.
Article last updated: August 2023
