Independent shops

242 places

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Strawberry Fields

517 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HN

Frothy high-end kids fashion, with tiny designer garments (prices up to £250) from all across Europe.

The Studio

De Courcy's Arcade, 5 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow, G12 8AA

Classy curios and antiques for your bohemian home. Everything is specially chosen, and there's a nice selection of Art Deco vases and light fittings.

Such and Such

105 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HR

Gallery / studio with jewellery from independent designers. November is also pop-up month when guest artists take over.

Those Were The Days Vintage Boutique

26 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL

Touched By Scotland Gallery / Gadie's Restaurant

Ryehill, Oyne, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QS
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Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar

19 Elm Row, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA

An Edinburgh institution for many years now, the Contini family's Valvona & Crolla shows no sign of letting its standards slip. Of course, whether you can make it through to the fresh but rustic-styled dining area in the back depends on whether you…

Vinyl Villains

5 Elm Row, Edinburgh, EH7 4AA

Continuing the city's proud tradition of record shops with alliterative names, this dark, brilliant and slightly haphazard collection of second hand vinyl and CDs was recently namechecked in Sunshine on Leith, the Proclaimers musical. Staff are famously…

Watermelon

603 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 8HX

As a former employee of Armstrong's - celebrated purveyor of vintage clothing in Edinburgh - Gavin O'Brien was the ideal candidate to revive Glasgow's second-hand and retro clothing market with his fabulous and quirky shop, Watermelon. Almost everything…

Word Power Bookshop

43 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB

23enigma

258 High Street, Glasgow, G4 0QT

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…

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A Ha Ha Ha

99 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JP

Long-running joke shop that has become something of a local landmark thanks to the gigantic funny nose and specs suspended over the Victoria Street Shop front.

A1 Comics

35 Parnie Street, Glasgow, G1 5RJ

Taking in both the Marvel and DC universes, and everything else in between, this home-grown den of geekery is staffed by genuinely knowledgable comic book guys. And their website's kinda fun, too.

Achins Bookshop

InverKirkaig, Lochinver, Lairg, Caithness and Sutherland, IV27 4LR

AG'S Clothes and Accessories

37 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG

Fitting well – somehow – into Ruthven Lane's bustling mix of vintage clutter, this pretty, streamlined little shop focuses on independent design targeted at young, fashion concious women who don't like to follow the herd. And no, that's not a…

Alba Second-Hand Music

55 Otago Street, Glasgow, G12 8PQ

Sturdy, long-running store handily situated for the College of Piping, dealing in printed music for most instruments, ensembles and orchestras.

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Alchemia Studio Gallery

37 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY

Based in the heart of Edinburgh, this dazzling jewellery emporium sells everything from hand-painted enamel to diamonds and platinum. Alchemia's unique pieces are designed from pots of precious metal and crafted in workshops on the premises.

Andrew Pringle Booksellers

68 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD

Annie Mo's

99–105 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6BQ

Annie Mo's

8–13 Angle Park Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2JX

Annie Mo's

212 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9EJ
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Annie Mo's Warehouse

Norton Centre, Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW

Arkangel & Felon

4 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NH

Arkangel & Felon is a women's independent fashion boutique in Edinburgh's West End Village which opened it's doors in the Summer of 2010. Our aim is to provide an eclectic yet wearable mix of fashion and accessories within a luxurious and…

Arkay Imaging Ltd

228 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EQ

A small business offering a wide range of printing services, office stationery and personalised gifts.

Armchair Books

72–74 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LE

Divided over two premises, Armchair Books has been a favourite stop for bibliophiles for more than 15 years. The shop owners say their regulars 'appreciate the way the shop combines an eclectic stock with a sterling regard for the health and safety of…

Aroma Cafe

The Perfume Studio, Mellon Charles, Highland, IV22 2JL