Go in wearing ordinary boring everyday clothes, and come out dressed ready for adventure in a khaki flared safari suit. Of all the vintage outlets in the city, this is the most eclectic and exciting. Sadly, the fantastic display of 70's Y-fronts is not for sale, but the most intense craving for luridly patterned polyester can be satisfied easily here, as well as less garish clothing needs.
Princes Square is easily the most favored and famous shopping center in Glasgow - probably because of its high-quality shops and art nouveau surroundings. The stylish cafes, bars and restaurants also prove a potent draw and are all open until midnight. The building dates from 1841, although the original architect (John Baird) would recognize little in the modern interior, which boasts a glass ceiling and elevators as well as lavishly ornate ironwork and a grand staircase. When you tire of looking around the five floors of shops, many of which cannot be found elsewhere in Scotland, relax with a coffee and admire the mosaics, fountain and Foucault Pendulum.
Buchanan Street forms the art and lifestyle center of the city. It is where the young and old flock to and spend some quality time. This elegant boulevard is lined with spectacular architectural gems and provides some of the finest shopping options. If you are a shoe junkie, you are bound to get lost in the vast array of stylish brands you get to chose from. The center also has entire sections dedicated to women's and men's wear. Buchanan Street is where you will find the most sophisticated runway trends.
The main streets are pedestrianized in the city center, Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. Look up and you'll discover many of the shops, however modern their fronts, are actually housed in beautiful Victorian buildings with ornate detailing. There are plenty of good shopping centers for a bit of retail therapy. The famous Buchanan Galleries is housed at the end of Sauchiehall Street(which turns into Buchanan Street), and Princes Square, the crowned jewel of the shopping area, is housed a few blocks away.
El mercado cubierto más grande de Escocia se llama formalmente el Barrowland y está compuesto de nueve mercados distintos. Aquí se puede encontrar casi cualquier cosa desde una aguja hasta un ancla. A menudo es redada por la policía, debido a que algunos de los puestos venden bienes de origen un poco dudoso, como si se hubieran caído de algún camión. Sin embargo, visitar Barras significa un momento bien divertido, ya que se puede caminar durante horas por los puestos de interminables e incluso se puede encontrar algo para comprar. El último sábado de cada mes hay un mercado de frutas donde se puede encontrar carne orgánica, frutas, verduras, pan, quesos, huevos de gallinas camperas y muchas otras cosas. Hay que tener en cuenta que los comerciantes, por lo general, suelen quedarse sin productos al medio día, por lo que hay que asegurarse de ir temprano. Para quienes tengan hambre, hay varias cafeterías cerca. Los más aventureros podrán comer un pancho o mejillones de alguno de los puestos.
Anyone who's ever wanted to run away and join the circus will love this colorful shop. The best toys are the old-fashioned ones that don't break when accidentally stood upon, and that's exactly what you'll find here. They stock chunky toy boats, juggling equipment, kites, face paints, rocking horses, parachutes, earth balls, puppets, Russian matrioshka dolls, clockwork toys, stocking fillers and much, much more. The owners also organize circus skills workshops and hire out clowns for special occasions.
Curling Supplies (trading as Corston Sinclair Ltd) operates from a 40,000 square foot factory in East Kilbride, providing a full range of clothing and equipment for the Scottish sport of curling. For over 12 years, it has supplied ice rinks and sports shops both home and abroad. For the curler on the street, this is also the place to come. Claiming to stock 12 different styles of curling shoes, 15 different brushes, three styles of gloves and mitts, as well as slacks, sliders and anti-sliders, the showroom is surely worth a visit to any keen curler who is passing by.
With a "pile it high and sell it low" attitude these people are determined to spread the word about fine wines. There are regular spotlights on wine-producing countries like Chile, New Zealand and Argentina, and an indication of which wines are vegetarian or organic. The most novel aspect to this shop is the sizable discount on bulk buys (six bottles or more), but look out for other special offers and bin ends of famous names at knockdown prices. It's aimed at the party/wedding market but with competitive prices on single bottles, along with an unparalleled range, it's open to everyone. Specially selected bottles are always offered for sampling, there's also free parking, a party service, glass loan and free delivery.
Here, diamonds are arranged in every possible way; rings, necklaces, earrings, cuff-links and even watches. Special wedding ranges fill the glittering display that attracts plenty of window shoppers. Inside, expect the kind of service usually reserved for gold credit card holders only but with a policy of affordability for all, their prices aren't prohibitive.
Pull up a comfy chair while one of the immaculate assistants in this shop shows you tray after tray of goodies. Watches are a specialty, with all the usual Swiss names available - Raymond Weil, Rado and Tissot. Make sure you have a good relationship with your bank manager before going in as exclusivity comes with a bumper price tag. For those who can afford the very best, this is Glasgow's premiere diamond and gemstone retailer.
Known in Glasgow for many years as the "ring specialists", these people really do know a thing or two about that most personal and meaningful of gifts. Diamonds, 9 carat and 18 carat gold, and platinum feature highly in their exclusive range. A professional fitting and design service will help you personalize your choice and the staff are courteous, polite and helpful. Another fine jeweler and gem retailer in the city.
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