Paris, Milan, and er, Glasgow?! So I’ll admit Glasgow is not the first city to pop into mind for those looking to book a shopping city break. Reserve judgement until you have heard me out though, because if you are looking for more vintage goods than Camden but without the Shoreditch pricetag, Glasgow is the place to be.
Lucky 7 Canteen/Postcard Ltd
The Lucky 7 Canteen is a retro cafe come clothes shop in one. At this canteen you can relax in an armchair and do a bit of knitting as you sip a vodka and Irn Bru (well, when in Scotland!). Lucky 7 have teamed up with Postcard Ltd so that on weekends you can have a rifle through their vintage clothes, bags and teapot necklaces whilst you eat and drink. The Postcard Ltd guys also have a stall at the Ashton Lane flea market on a Sunday, as does the man who makes the brilliant cake stands made out of old vinly records that you see on the tables there.
Get your knit on at Lucky 7
You can buy these brilliant cake stands on Ashton Lane from just £5
Hillhead Bookclub/Granny would be proud
The Hillhead Bookclub is a genius club that has sections for xbox and table tennis games high above the dj’s head and also holds a brilliant flea market on the weekend – one that Granny, indeed, would be proud of. The whole upper level is covered in stalls selling everything from clothes to cupcakes and home made candles. I couldn’t resist the darling home made candles, each one was presented in its own unique china cup and saucer, and as they are made with soya not only are they organic but the scent lasts much longer. The joyous rhubard and custard candle I bought several months ago is still burning strong now.
Granny really would be proud!
Vintage Guru
Vintage Guru is a very reasonably priced vintage store on the Byres Road where I couldn’t resist a Scottish Arran cardie for £18.
La La Land
The goods here are a bit La La but if you are looking for a quirky gift, especially for someone with a moustache, then this is a good place to head to! Stocking independent designers and cult brands, the people behind La La Land have scoured fashion blogs and mags to bring the best to Glasgow’s West End.
Oxfam Books
Not a vintage shop per se but it has lots of second hand goods! The Oxfam bookshop on Byres Road is one of the largest I have ever seen and had lots of choice from fiction and non fiction for very cheap (and charitable!) prices.
Glasgow Vintage Co/Watermelon
On the Great Western Road heading out of the West End you will find the Glasgow Vintage Co and sister store Watermelon. Both stores have very chic collections of vintage clothing and acessories – well worth a rummage.
So what you think? Are you tempted to take a shopping city break in Glasgow?
