Shopping

The city centre of Glasgow has reinvented itself as a shopping haven for people in search of designer outfits, high street brands and various markets. House of Frasers, Borders and Debenhams on Buchanan street, to Primark, TK Maxx and Waterstones on Sauchiehall street, not to mention the vast number of various shopping centres, Glasgow will meet all your shopping needs. Here are just a few of the shopping centres located in Glasgow, that we recommend.

Buchanan Galleries

Buchanan Galleries is the newest shopping centre in Glasgow and is located at the junction of Sauchiehall street and Buchanan street. Its easy to reach by bus and underground and is a short walk from the Euro Hostel. It houses no less than 80 different shops and include John Lewis, H&M, Habitat, Mango and Next, to mention a few. It also has various jewellery shops, gift shops and guarantees to meet all your shopping needs.

Princes Square

Best described as an elegant shopping mall. Princes Square houses designer names, exclusives boutiques as well as a host of classy bars, cafe's and restaurants all under a glass roof. Clothes shops include French Connection, Calvin Klein, Oasis, Monsoon and Accessorize to mention just a few. If you're trying to find that special piece to go with
your re-decorated flat or house, then it also has top of the range lifestyle shops such as BoConcept. There is also the Scottish Craft Centre which offers a wide range of works created by the nations best craftspeople to choose from.

St. Enoch Shopping Centre

The St. Enoch Centre prides itself on being 100% family friendly and along with its array of various shops and boutiques it also has a food court and a play area for the children. Shops include Boots, BHS and Debenhams, as well as various shoe shops and even Thortons Chocolate store!

Arglye Arcade

Built in 1827, The Argyle Arcade is one of Britain's oldest arcades and houses a total of 32 jewellers shops and prides itself with having the largest selection of diamond rings, diamond jewellery, wedding rings and watches in Scotland. The selection ranges from local jewellers to antique jewellers, offer a variety of styles to choose from.

Italian Centre

The Italian Centre located on St. John street in the heart of merchant city, hosts a selection of some of the finest Italian designer stores, including the UK's first Versace store, Emporio Armani and many other designer brands and boutiques. Continuing the Italian theme are the small cafe's bars and restaurants that are situated in and around the Centre, where shoppers can relax with a refreshing drink or a delicious meal.

The Barras Market

If there is one place everyone should visit in Glasgow, be they sightseer or shopper,  it has got to be The Barras Market. You are unlikely to find designer out fits or premium quality goods, but its array of both covered and open stalls sell everything from DVD's to old postcards and books. Brimming with character its always worth a visit and you never
know what bargain items you may come across!