Shopping in Glasgow is an excellent way to spend a day, particularly if the weather doesn't quite do what you'd hoped.
Known for some of the best shopping in the UK outside London, Glasgow's mix of shopping streets (many of them pedestrianised) and large purpose-built shopping centres will keep even the pickiest of shoppers entertained for hours.
Known as the 'Style Mile', the area encompassing Argyle Street, Buchanan Street and Merchant City is home to many of Glasgow's best fashion stores. The St Enoch Centre can be found here - a state-of-the-art mall with a brilliant collection of high street fashion stores. Also in the area is Princes Square - an architectural must-see in its own right - a beautifully restored 19th-century masterpiece filled with high-end fashion stores.
Buchanan Galleries, conveniently located near the main bus station, is a large, bright and modern mall offering more than 90 stores including food and drink options. There's a nice mix of high street and independent shops and there's a great buzz in the atmosphere as well.
A little further out of the city centure, a number of large, purpose-built malls can be found (each well-served by buses and with ample parking), including The Forge in Parkhead, Silverburn, near Pollok Country Park, and Glasgow Fort, near Easterhouse.
Ingram Street is known its for designer stores - a great mix of old and new, this attractive boulevard is packed full of luxury brands and has a decidedly international vibe about it.
If you prefer boutique, independent or quirky stores to the traditional high-street brands, Glasgow's West End is the perfect place for you to shop. Surrounded by beautiful sandstone buildings and full of little gems, this area (often described as 'hipster' or 'bohemian') is a world away from the large modern malls and houses an eclectic mix of bespoke, vintage and designer stores, as well as a lovely collection of cafes and eateries.