Independent Christmas Shopping in Glasgow

Glasgow is one of the UK's most exciting and vibrant cities, with a huge range of shops and boutiques in the city centre. However, a lot of them are Big Brands you could find anywhere – which is why we've put together this guide to Glasgow's best independent shops. Do your Christmas shopping at these, and you'll find a great selection of gift ideas. We've also put together guides to the best indie shops in Edinburgh and Dundee...

Independent bookshops in Glasgow

Mount Florida Books
With an aim to stock the best in literary fiction, poetry, politics, cookery and more, Mount Florida Books are dedicated to reinvesting profits into literary and literacy projects in Glasgow. 1069 Cathcart Rd, mountfloridabooks.com

Category Is Books
This is a space for the LGBTQIA+ community to learn about, be inspired by and share in the founders’ love of queer books, art, history, activism, writing and storytelling. 34 Allison St, categoryisbooks.com

Good Press
A workers’ cooperative dedicated to the promotion, distribution and production of independent or self-published printed matter, plus bookshop and risograph printer. 32 St Andrews St, goodpress.co.uk

Ripe Mags
This specialist in magazines and photo books is based in the iconic Barras Market. Barras Market, Moncur St, instagram.com/ripe_mags

Independent homeware and design shops in Glasgow

Fat Buddha Store
Urban clothing, hip trainers, accessories and spray paints, in a store reflecting street culture. 81 Queen St, fatbuddhastore.com

Forty Clothing
A Scottish brand dedicated to producing high-quality, affordable streetwear clothing with an edge. 11 Royal Exchange Sq, fortyclothing.com

The Blankfaces
The UK's first clothing label aimed at ending homelessness – each of The Blankfaces’ designs is inspired or created by someone who is or has experienced homelessness. 427 Great Western Rd, theblankfaces.co.uk

The Woom Room
A creative platform supporting the Glasgow art community, The Woom Room sells prints, original artworks, accessories and clothing by local artists. The Barras Market, 244 Gallowgate, thewoomroom.com

South Block
The shopfront of WASPS studios. Supporting all manner of creatives, from visual artists to jewellers, homeware crafters and clothing manufacturers. 60-64 Osborne St, southblock.co.uk

Risotto Studio
Scotland’s leading risograph studio, producing vibrant stationery, calendars, prints and subscription services for the gift that keeps on giving. The Glue Factory, 22 Farnell St, risottostudio.com

Hoos
An eclectic mix of homeware, design and lifestyle, from Nordic design houses to beautifully crafted pieces by local artisans. 715 Great Western Rd, hoosglasgow.co.uk

Welcome Home
This shop in the Centre for Contemporary Arts celebrates contemporary craft and design from a range of artists based in Glasgow and beyond. 350 Sauchiehall St, welcomehomestore.co.uk

Decadent Riot
An alternative gift shop in Glasgow’s West End which promises to deliver ‘everything for those punks in your life’. 11 Park Rd, decadentriot.co.uk

Velvet Moon
A lifestyle boutique supporting local artists specialising in cards, clothes, homewares and accessories. 1203 Argyle St, instagram.com/velvetmoonglasgow

Gallus Alice
Glasgow’s premier destination for gifts for dogs (human presents also available). 1017 Argyle St, gallusalice.co.uk

Wild Gorse Pottery
Wheel-thrown, contemporary stoneware in beautiful colours made and sold in Glasgow’s Southside. 684 Pollokshaws Rd, wildgorsepottery.com

Ruthven Mews
A warren of tiny antique shops and small independents in a lane behind Byres Road – a joy to explore.

Mr Ben
A longstanding favourite for vintage fans, a treasure trove of 80s tracksuits, sequin dresses and souvenir jumpers from the Glasgow Garden Festival. Unit 6, Kings Court, 101 King St, mrbenretroclothing.com

Minted
Specialists in vintage streetwear from Stone Island to Carhartt. 105 King St, instagram.com/mintedshop

Orzel
Menswear store specialising in brands with sustainability and quality at their core. 678 Dumbarton Rd, orzel.store

Re-Jeans
Based in the Barras, this gender-neutral fashion label reclaims and repurposes old jeans to make new denim products. Studio 3, Rogart Street Campus, 4 Rogart St, rejeandenim.com

Paulin
Beautiful, locally-made watches and accessories. paulinwatches.com

Doyenne Skateboards
Glasgow’s very own women-run skateboarding brand created to celebrate and promote diversity in the determined pursuit of equality and unity. doyenneskateboards.com

Independent food and drink shops in Glasgow

Valhallas Goat
Subtitled ‘liquid treasures’, you’ll find a fine selection of beers, plus wine, Cuban cigars, handmade chocolates and a range of interesting spirits. 449 Great Western Rd, valhallasgoat.com

Roots Fruits and Flowers
Local institution serving generations of Glaswegians flowers, fruits and organic foods. 455 Great Western Rd, rootsfruitsandflowers.com

George Mewes
Serving all your fine cheese needs. 106 Byres Rd, georgemewescheese.co.uk

Lupe Pintos
The Glasgow branch of Scotland's premier Mexican, American and Spanish specialist deli. 313 Great Western Rd, lupepintos.com

Locavore 
A social enterprise selling a wide variety of local organic produce at affordable prices. 349 Victoria Rd and 449 Dumbarton Rd, locavore.scot

I.J. Mellis
Mellis focus on small-scale farmhouse cheese producers alongside a range of wines and artisanal foodstuffs. 492 Great Western Rd, mellischeese.net

Independent plant shops in Glasgow

Glasgow Plant Mama
Everything you need to grow your own urban jungle indoors. 70 Bell St, glasgowplantmama.com

Blooms
Serving all your botanical needs, from plants and fresh blooms, to stylish pots, seeds and dried flowers. 182 Dumbarton Rd, bloomsglasgow.co.uk

Glasgow's independent record shops

Strip Joint
A vinyl-only record store located within a pizza joint. 956A Argyle St, stripjointglasgow.co.uk

Monorail Records
A Glasgow institution, Monorail have been promoting the Glasgow music scene in their space adjoining vegan-friendly bar Mono for over 20 years. Kings Court, 95 King St, monorailmusic.com

Love Music
Queen St station-adjacent rock music specialists stocking new and used CDs, vinyl, plus material by unsigned artists. 34 Dundas St, lovemusicglasgow.com

Some Great Reward
Independent record store plus takeaway coffee shop on the Southside! Unit 2, The Cooperage, 674 Pollokshaws Rd, somegreatreward.scot