Independent shops
- Filter by:
- Independent shops
- Wi-Fi
242 places
Sorted by popularity
Hillhead Bookclub
17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8BE{hb} has all the atmosphere of a club, yet bizarrely lacks books. But don’t feel short-changed – the menus have clever wordplay a-plenty to get literary tongues wagging. Enjoy a brunch, things involving eggs, connoisseur sandwiches, meaty stews and…
Monorail
12 Kings Court, King Street,
Glasgow,
G1 5RB
Don't mistake the slender couple of shelves in the back room of vegan venue Mono for a lightweight enterprise. Owner and muso Stephen Pastel has been setting Glasgow's hipster pulse from here for years.
Sublime Hair Design
16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JUIt's a spanking-new establishment, but we're intrigued. Architecturally sculpted into the bottom of DanceBase to international hairdresser Lesley Moses' vision, darling, Sublime stays open til 9pm, providing customers with a glass of wine before they go…
Hippo Beers
128 Queen Margaret Drive,
Glasgow,
G20 8NY
Glasgow's first speciality beer store opened in November 2012. Run by Alec Knox and Derek Hoy, it's named after the patron saint of brewers - St Augustine of Hippo Regius. Their desire to showcase as much good beer as possible means the stock changes on…
Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JW
The best place to pick up artisan jewellery, prints, paintings, sculpture and completely individual greetings cards, all by local artists. Regularly changing exhibitions, lovely, friendly staff and a great selection of funky old lomo cameras if you're…
23enigma
258 High Street, Glasgow, G4 0QTBecause 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…
AG'S Clothes and Accessories
37 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BGFitting 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…
ALC
61 Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DY
Almost brand-spanking-new to Thistle Street in Edinburgh, ALC is an independent womenswear retailer, selling jeans, clothing, and accessories. Brands include Hudson, Paige, DL1961, Dr Denim, NYDJ, Bleulab, Joes Jeans, Paul & Joe Sister, Twisted…
Avalanche
5 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HY
Tiny, near-legendary record shop specialising in new and used indie and alternative vinyl and CDs. An essential part of the Edinburgh muso experience, with a great selection of local acts - Postcard Records, in particular, are brilliantly represented.
Big Ideas
The Courtyard, Italian Centre, Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1HPThis 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…
Bliss
5 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HUBliss is the perfect place to pick up a great gift for a new baby or good friend. Only supplying products from small companies you are sure to find something of high quality and originality thats not on the high street, there is also a wall dedicated to…
The Cadies & Witchery Tours
84 West Bow (Victoria Street), Edinburgh, EH1 2HHA unique ghostly gift shop located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. As well as selling a variety of skulls, witches, dragons and magical fairies, the shop also serves as a booking office for ghostly walking tours that have been a major attraction…
Eve Boutique
8 Kildrostan Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 4LULadies’ clothing, jewellery, accessories and highly covetable knickers for the Pollokshields girl.
Focus (Edinburgh)
70 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AASkate 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?
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DFLocated behind Waverley train station, this world-class gallery showcases work by many of the leading names in contemporary art. An all-glass frontage allows passing pedestrians to observe the lower level of the gallery beyond the bookshop and café, and…
One World Shop
St John's Church, Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4BJ
On the terrace of St John’s Church is a slightly different shopping experience from the big shiny chains on Princes Street – the largest Fair Trade outlet in Scotland. As well as books, gifts and crafts they sell a range of internationally sourced Fair…
Ragamuffin
278 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AAGorgeous, tactile knitwear for wool enthusiasts; stock includes several hard-to-find Scottish and European designers, and there's a quirky in-house label too.
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…
Whiplash Trash
53 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BSSo much a Cockburn Street institution that it practically defines the area's identity, this tiny, dark little shop sells legal highs and all the assorted paraphanelia, as well as the odd saucy nurse outfit. Difficult to define, but very much part of the…
Arkay Imaging Ltd
228 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EQA small business offering a wide range of printing services, office stationery and personalised gifts.
Bill Baber
66 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JR
All natural womenswear designs by husband and wife duo Bill and Helen Baber, who've been in the business since 1977. Jewel-bright woollens, cashmeres and silks hang in the window of their cosy shop and studio, and shoppers can watch as all garments are…
