 These
days, Glasgow promotes itself as 'Scotland with Style'. And it's got a
point, you know.
For the last two decades, the city has carved out a reputation for
architecture and design, fuelled by a ridiculously well-dressed (and
notoriously friendly) population.
So you'd be right to expect incredible shops, earning Glasgow its
reputation as the UK's favourite shopping city outside London.
Ralph Lauren, Armani and Boss are within minutes of each other. Need we
go on? Then what about an array of desirable labels in the designer mall of
Princes Square.
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Glasgow is the UK’s second largest retail centre, so it’s no surprise that
the city boasts shopping centres aplenty.
Buchanan Galleries
Over 80 shops including Mango, H&M, O’Neill, Morgan, East and Elvi for
clothes plus stores full of tempting treats such as Ben & Jerry’s and
Maxwell & Kennedy.
Buchanan Street, 0141 333 9898
www.buchanangalleries.co.ukSt Enoch Centre
Glasgow’s first big shopping centre and still a firm favourite, its many
stores include Debenhams. It’s also the largest glass structure in Europe,
hence its local nickname – “the glass menagerie”.
St Enoch Square, 0141 204 3900
www.stenoch.com
Princes Square
Buchanan Street, 0141 221 0324
Looking for an up-market twist on the modern mall? Well here it is – small
boutiques, high street favourites plus stylish cafes and bars so you can
refuel after all that retail therapy.
www.princessquare.co.uk
The Italian Centre
A little piece of Milan in the heart of Glasgow. As you’d expect the stores
reflect the Italian passion for fashion and food, with stores like Armani
plus loads of coffee shops and restaurants. The central plaza contains
stunning sculptures to complete that la dolce vita vibe.
John Street, 0141 552 6368
Argyll Arcade
Massive selection of jewellers (32 in all) all under one roof. The stunning
iron-framed glass roof is a real work of art, making this a great place to
browse and window shop.
Buchanan Street, 0141 221 6680
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