Independent shops within 5 miles of Glasgow

This bright little boutique showcases fashion-forward plus-size womenswear (size 16 and up). Although it's aimed at an older age range, the clothes are decidely un-frumpy: there's a wide range of interesting designer lines in store, and some…

The chance to save a bit of cash isn't the only reason to visit this store. There's a fine selection of designer and vintage clothing looking for a new home, with all money raised going towards children in Scotland. Donations are most welcome too if you…

Near-legendary record shop specialising in new and used indie and alternative vinyl and CDs. An essential part of the Glasgow muso experience, with a great selection of local acts. They specialise in indie, rock, punk and americana, but are good for 60s…

A newly opened luxury wig and hair boutique, aiming to meet, you know, all your wig, hairpiece, eyebrow, lash and hair accessory needs.

Because everyone needs a little occult in their lives, right? Significantly situated on the ley lines of Glasgow's oldest street, this spooky wee place has a comprehensive spell-book store, and sells Celtic and Shamanistic talismans and crystals. They…

Laid-back store stocking everything your average skater needs: spray paint by Monstercolors and MTN, skate stuff and obscure Japanese T-shirt labels. Sick.

These days, buff blokes tan. And groom. And tweeze. And, er, wax. Everything but the guyliner at this high-end grooming gaff for geezers. Grooming packages range from £1.80 for minimal sideburn tweaking to £100 for a fully monty. No, not like that.

Independent shop and exhibition space featuring carefully selected lighting, furniture and home accessories, often by local designers, plus the option of a commissioning service.

Skate and street wear for the boys, with labels like Stussy and Nike, Skullcandy headphones and Nixon watches; also stocks an excellent range of DVDs and is, like, the only place to go to get a new deck for your wheels. Right?

Specialist record shops can often be intimidating places, so it's refreshing - in fact, it's absolutely brilliant - to wander into Rubadub and be catered to by some of the friendliest staff around. That's not to say that they don't know their stuff…

Loved and revered in Glasgow, the Missing enterprise used to be a bit more of a chain, but everything's now concentrated on this one hub near the Arches (with a wee sister out in Paisley). Still got a brilliant selection of secondhand music and films…

Jewellery, handbags, dresses, biker jackets corduroy blazers and other accessories.

Amongst the largest selection of hand-knotted Persian rugs in the country – well over a thousand specially-sourced and individual pieces. Colour us impressed. Prices range from £50–£1,200

A beautiful, well-curated collection of books, furniture and jewellery (mostly from local, emerging designers), in new, more central premises at the CCA.