Must-see shopping in Scotland

  • Shetland Jewellery

    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…

  • LOVEMusic

    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,…

  • Gordon & Durward

    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…

  • Sheila Fleet

    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…

  • Liam Ross

    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…

  • Flux

    Leith

    Flux is an outlet for contemporary British and overseas arts and crafts, including stained glass, metalware, jewellery and ceramics, all ethically sourced…

  • Glasgow Vintage & Flea Market

    Glasgow

    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…

  • Demijohn

    Glasgow

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

  • De Courcy's Arcade

    Glasgow

    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…

  • Valhalla's Goat

    Glasgow

    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…

  • Hoxa Tapestry Gallery

    Orkney

    Leila Thomson's sweeping tapestry creations channel Orkney's landscapes and seascapes, as do her daughter's paintings, in this gallery three miles from…

  • Dandelion Designs

    Skye

    Dandelion Designs is an interesting little gallery with a good range of colour and monochrome landscape photography, lino prints by Liz Myhill and a range…

  • The Bookshop

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This claims to be Scotland’s largest secondhand bookshop, and has a great collection of Scottish and regional titles. The owner's Diary of a Bookseller…

  • Edinburgh Farmers Market

    Edinburgh

    This colourful weekly event attracts stallholders who sell everything from wild boar, venison and home-cured pedigree bacon to organic bread, free-range…

  • Roots, Fruits & Flowers

    Glasgow

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

  • Caledonia Books

    Glasgow

    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…

  • Slanj Kilts

    Glasgow

    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…

  • Kinloch Anderson

    Leith

    One of the best tartan shops in Edinburgh, Kinloch Anderson was founded in 1868 and is still family run. It is a supplier of kilts and Highland dress to…

  • Adventure 1

    Glasgow

    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…

  • Aurora

    Kirkwall

    This jewellery store features the work of three Orcadian designers, with their beautiful earrings, brooches and necklaces inspired by local landscapes and…

  • Skye Batiks

    Portree (Port Righ)

    Skye Batiks is a cut above your average gift shop, selling a range of interesting crafts such as carved wood, jewellery and batik fabrics with Celtic…

  • Papyrus

    Glasgow

    This innovative and upbeat West End store is a fine place to browse presents for folks back home, with everything from jewellery to homewares on offer.

  • Isle of Skye Soap Co

    Portree (Port Righ)

    A sweet-smelling gift shop that specialises in handmade soaps and cosmetics made using natural ingredients and aromatherapy oils.

  • Longship

    Kirkwall

    The Longship, established in 1859, has Orkney-made crafts, food, gifts and exquisite designer jewellery across adjacent shops.

  • Glasgow Print Studio

    Glasgow

    There are always high-quality exhibitions and prints displayed at this well laid-out gallery. There's an entrance on King St.

  • Inverarity One to One

    Glasgow

    This excellent basement wine shop has some very interesting choices, as well as a nice line in whiskies and gins.

  • Judith Glue

    Kirkwall

    This absorbing shop has some fine handmade knitwear as well as an eclectic range of Orkney crafts and souvenirs.

  • Orcadian Bookshop

    Kirkwall

    This bookshop, located on Kirkwall's main shopping street, has a great selection of local books and newspapers.

  • Glasgow Vintage Company

    Glasgow

    With a little more breathing room than some of Glasgow's vintage shops, this one offers relaxed browsing.

  • Dee Valley Confectioners

    The Cairngorms

    Drool over the manu­facture of traditional Scottish sweeties at this confectioner's workshop and store.

  • Hebridean Smokehouse

    Outer Hebrides

    Smokehouse shop selling locally sourced, peat-smoked salmon, sea trout, scallops, lobster and mackerel.

  • Dick's

    Edinburgh

    Men's and women's fashion, accessories and homewares from small, independent manufacturers.

  • Jamieson's

    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…

  • Blairgowrie Community Market

    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…

  • Pink Poodle

    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…

  • Celtic Shop

    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…

  • Ardminish Stores

    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…

  • Victorian Market

    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…

  • 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,…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }

More destinations you need to see