Independent Christmas Shopping in Dundee

Christmastime is a time for giving, but what to give? If it were us, we'd pick something cool and interesting, with a fun backstory. That does sound like the ideal present really, but where to find it? We have that part covered too!

Here's our guide to some of Dundee's best independent shops, from gifts and homewares to vinyl records and cool houseplants. Stick to this list and you won't go wrong. We've also put together similar guides to the best independent shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow...

Dundee's best independent giftshops

Dundee Contemporary Arts Shop
A well-curated selection of design pieces, artworks, homewares and knitwear, with an emphasis on local talent. 152 Nethergate, shop.dca.org.uk

V&A Shop
Design gifts and specifically-commissioned pieces by Scottish designers and curators engaging with exhibition themes. 1 Riverside Esplanade, shop.vandadundee.org

Kist
An independent with a focus on Scottish makers, quality, handmade, sustainable and beautiful design. 151 Perth Rd, instagram.com/kistdundee

Volk Gallery
A repurposed nappy machine selling monthly-changing artist commissions for £3 a pop. Keiller Centre, 3 Chapel St, volkgallery.com

Tilted Duck
This small vintage boutique is a stone’s throw from the V&A. 9 Dock St, tiltedduck.co.uk

Hayley Scanlan Shop
Original pieces from local fashion designer (and Netflix star) Hayley Scanlan. 186 Perth Rd, hayleyscanlan.com

Arkive
Stockists of urban fashion, streetwear and footwear, also housing Ozzy’s skateboard and BMX shop. 36-40 Seagate, arkiveclothing.co.uk

Independent bookshops and record stores in Dundee

Assai Records
Staff-favourite specialists in vinyl, turntables and music merch with central locations in Dundee and Edinburgh (1 Grindlay St). 33 Union St, assai.co.uk

Le Freak Records
Underground record shop, seller of new and used records and self-proclaimed ‘home of The Dolphindog’. 159 Perth Rd, lefreakrecords.co.uk

Thirteen Records
Independent used record shop from the staff of former Dundee mainstay Groucho’s. 13 Union St, thirteenrecords.co.uk

The Book Attic
Dundee’s independent bookshop, with a particular focus on local writers and interests. 93 Perth Rd, twitter.com/bookattic1

Independent plant shops in Dundee

The Botanist and the Bee
Dundee’s first ‘indoor only’ plant shop! 40 Whitehall St, thebotanistandthebee.com