Guidebook for Glasgow

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Guidebook for Glasgow

Food Scene

Simple and stylish food upstairs, elegant classics and Scottish fayre in the restaurant; or fish and seafood at Cafe Gandolfi Fish. There's also a rather special takeaway for fish and chips with a touch of class!
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Gandolfi Fish
64 Albion St
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Simple and stylish food upstairs, elegant classics and Scottish fayre in the restaurant; or fish and seafood at Cafe Gandolfi Fish. There's also a rather special takeaway for fish and chips with a touch of class!
Eclectic food served in the bar, great atmosphere. Ideal if you don't want to travel far.
Tron Bar & Kitchen
25 Chisholm St
Eclectic food served in the bar, great atmosphere. Ideal if you don't want to travel far.
Tapas- italian style!
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The Italian Caffe Enoteca
92 Albion St
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Tapas- italian style!
It's a bar, music venue, record shop and vegan restaurant. Laidback and popular venue.
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Mono
King Street
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It's a bar, music venue, record shop and vegan restaurant. Laidback and popular venue.
Asian style streetfood with a lively vibe. Offers for students with ID. Great Apple Mojitos!
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Bar Soba Merchant City
79 Albion St
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Asian style streetfood with a lively vibe. Offers for students with ID. Great Apple Mojitos!
Nice cafe with a decent range of homebaking.
Cranberrys Glasgow Ltd
30 Wilson St
Nice cafe with a decent range of homebaking.
A little bit hipster, vegan coffee in an arts/event space.
South Block
60-64 Osborne St
A little bit hipster, vegan coffee in an arts/event space.
In a quiet yet central spot, great place to have afternoon tea. They do a mean gin teapot cocktail, as well as speciality teas and a special afternoon tea for children.
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Cup Tea Lounge Glasgow
71 Renfield St
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In a quiet yet central spot, great place to have afternoon tea. They do a mean gin teapot cocktail, as well as speciality teas and a special afternoon tea for children.
This is an infamous Glasgow Seafood restaurant, popular with locals and celebrities alike.
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Rogano
11 Exchange Pl
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This is an infamous Glasgow Seafood restaurant, popular with locals and celebrities alike.
Open late for coffee, an antidote to soulless coffee chains. There are cosy little booths or open spaces to chose from in here. The coffee is superb; and the French toast is a delicacy too!
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Tinderbox
189 Byres Rd
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Open late for coffee, an antidote to soulless coffee chains. There are cosy little booths or open spaces to chose from in here. The coffee is superb; and the French toast is a delicacy too!
Venture out of the city centre to eat some of the best Indian food in Glasgow. It's a pleasant 20 minute walk, or 10 minutes in a taxi. Try the Scottish-indian fusion haggis pakora or the saag paneer!
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Nakodar Grill
13 Annfield Pl
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Venture out of the city centre to eat some of the best Indian food in Glasgow. It's a pleasant 20 minute walk, or 10 minutes in a taxi. Try the Scottish-indian fusion haggis pakora or the saag paneer!
If you want to experience an authentic Glasgow venue, this is it! Much loved by Glaswegians, it serves hearty homecooked classics like lasagne and fish and chips. You'll probably need to book, though!
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Coia's Cafe
473-477 Duke St
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If you want to experience an authentic Glasgow venue, this is it! Much loved by Glaswegians, it serves hearty homecooked classics like lasagne and fish and chips. You'll probably need to book, though!
This is a nice, touristy spot to go for an afternoon tea. Not necessarily the best food in the city, but great views of the city centre and beyond.
Windows Restaurant
44 W George St
This is a nice, touristy spot to go for an afternoon tea. Not necessarily the best food in the city, but great views of the city centre and beyond.
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Rose & Grant's Deli Cafe
27 Trongate
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Singl-end Merchant City
15 John St
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Drinks & Nightlife

Vegetarian food in this indie-rock venue. Dogs and bikes welcome too!
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The 13th Note
50-60 King St
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Vegetarian food in this indie-rock venue. Dogs and bikes welcome too!
Enjoy a walk or cycle through Glasgow Green and followed by some freshly brewed beer here in the Iconic Templeton building- former carpet factory of great renown. Even better on sunny days where the lawn is taken over with sun=seeking beer drinkers!
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WEST Brewery
15 Binnie Pl
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Enjoy a walk or cycle through Glasgow Green and followed by some freshly brewed beer here in the Iconic Templeton building- former carpet factory of great renown. Even better on sunny days where the lawn is taken over with sun=seeking beer drinkers!
Traditional Scottish pub, with an interior to match. Not at all touristy, and handy for the Kings Theatre. Simple pub grub on offer, and does host live music and comedy gigs too.
The Griffin
266 Bath St
Traditional Scottish pub, with an interior to match. Not at all touristy, and handy for the Kings Theatre. Simple pub grub on offer, and does host live music and comedy gigs too.
Great beer and live music, always busy.
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Blackfriars
36 Bell St
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Great beer and live music, always busy.
A great pint of Heverlee in here, or try a mixed drink (like a cocktail, only made in advance!) They have an interesting food menu here too, and some great deserts.
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Redmond's
304 Duke St
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A great pint of Heverlee in here, or try a mixed drink (like a cocktail, only made in advance!) They have an interesting food menu here too, and some great deserts.
Regular live music and comedy here, as well as being a late licence venue.
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Maggie Mays
60 Trongate
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Regular live music and comedy here, as well as being a late licence venue.
Esteemed Glasgow comedy club.
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The Stand Comedy Club
333 Woodlands Rd
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Esteemed Glasgow comedy club.
In addition to the theatre, there's a nice little bar in the Tron that also serves food. Handy!
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Tron Theatre
63 Trongate
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In addition to the theatre, there's a nice little bar in the Tron that also serves food. Handy!
An expansion of Tennents, an instantly popular, eclectic venue. Great beer and an interesting menu here too.
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Drygate Brewery
85 Drygate
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An expansion of Tennents, an instantly popular, eclectic venue. Great beer and an interesting menu here too.

Arts & Culture

A beautiful, iconic space not too far from Glasgow Green. The library celebrates the lives' and achievements of women in both an extensive library collection and museum. It's worth checking out the regular programme of events, exhibitions, talks and film screenings. The library is open to men and women, with selected events being women-only. Check first!
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Glasgow Women's Library
23 Landressy St
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A beautiful, iconic space not too far from Glasgow Green. The library celebrates the lives' and achievements of women in both an extensive library collection and museum. It's worth checking out the regular programme of events, exhibitions, talks and film screenings. The library is open to men and women, with selected events being women-only. Check first!
A very Scottish variety-style theatre, the least expensive theatre tickets in town.
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Pavilion Theatre
121 Renfield St
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A very Scottish variety-style theatre, the least expensive theatre tickets in town.
This takes a little advance planning, but you can sign up on the BBC website to see a show or have a guided tour. On the river Clyde, with some iconic architecture around.
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BBC Scotland
40 Pacific Quay
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This takes a little advance planning, but you can sign up on the BBC website to see a show or have a guided tour. On the river Clyde, with some iconic architecture around.
Home to a selection of galleries, showing photography and prints with frequently changing exhibitions. Go up to the top level to see Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre- there's nothing quite like it anywhere else in the city.
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Trongate 103
103 Trongate
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Home to a selection of galleries, showing photography and prints with frequently changing exhibitions. Go up to the top level to see Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre- there's nothing quite like it anywhere else in the city.
Large library and learning space, in a beautiful building. Worth checking it out as there are frequent events and festivals showcasing writers from Glasgow and beyond.
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Mitchell Library
North Street
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Large library and learning space, in a beautiful building. Worth checking it out as there are frequent events and festivals showcasing writers from Glasgow and beyond.
This is,as the name suggests, a museum about the people of Glasgow. Interesting collections relating to social history of the city, with a Victorian Glasshouse too. There's a rare terracotta fountain too, at the front of the building.
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Xalq sarayı və Qış bağları
The Green
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This is,as the name suggests, a museum about the people of Glasgow. Interesting collections relating to social history of the city, with a Victorian Glasshouse too. There's a rare terracotta fountain too, at the front of the building.
Opera, classical concerts as well as established musicians play here. Good family shows on too, and traditional Christmas concerts during December. Usually excellent discounts for students and under 25s too, if you ask.
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Glasqo Royal Konsert Zalı
2 Sauchiehall St
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Opera, classical concerts as well as established musicians play here. Good family shows on too, and traditional Christmas concerts during December. Usually excellent discounts for students and under 25s too, if you ask.
Orchestral concerts and more intimate recitals are on offer here, in one of the oldest performance spaces in Glasgow.
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City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
100 Candleriggs
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Orchestral concerts and more intimate recitals are on offer here, in one of the oldest performance spaces in Glasgow.
Iconic work and regular exhibitions here, over several floors of a beautiful building. Regular family and kid workshops in holidays and at weekends. There's a library in the basement too, with a basic cafe, if you want to relax a while with a book or newspaper.
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Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange Square
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Iconic work and regular exhibitions here, over several floors of a beautiful building. Regular family and kid workshops in holidays and at weekends. There's a library in the basement too, with a basic cafe, if you want to relax a while with a book or newspaper.
As you'd expect, being dedicated to Design and Architecture, this is a sleek and stylish museum space. Some wonderful design gifts on sale in the shop here, and some of the best views of the city sky scape from the viewing platform.
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Fənər
11 Mitchell Ln
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As you'd expect, being dedicated to Design and Architecture, this is a sleek and stylish museum space. Some wonderful design gifts on sale in the shop here, and some of the best views of the city sky scape from the viewing platform.
Not so often advertised, but you can gain access to here by ringing the bell! Interesting information about some of the City's prominent tradesmen and merchants, in an opulent setting.
Trades Hall of Glasgow
85 Glassford St
Not so often advertised, but you can gain access to here by ringing the bell! Interesting information about some of the City's prominent tradesmen and merchants, in an opulent setting.
Tiny social history museum set in one of Glasgow's oldest buildings.
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Provand's Lordship
3 Castle St
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Tiny social history museum set in one of Glasgow's oldest buildings.
Wonderful collection of objects documenting aspects of different religions. Some open spaces and next to the Cathedral and Necropolis.
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St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle St
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Wonderful collection of objects documenting aspects of different religions. Some open spaces and next to the Cathedral and Necropolis.
As it says in the name. Regular exhibitions and events. Nice courtyard cafe space and excellent bookshop.
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Çağdaş Sanatlar Merkezi (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall St
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As it says in the name. Regular exhibitions and events. Nice courtyard cafe space and excellent bookshop.
It's amazing and hidden.
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Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Trongate
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It's amazing and hidden.

Getting Around

For easy and regular access to Edinburgh in the East, and out to Helensburgh and Balloch to the north, this is a quieter station to use than Queen Street.
Railway Station
High Street
For easy and regular access to Edinburgh in the East, and out to Helensburgh and Balloch to the north, this is a quieter station to use than Queen Street.
This is the main station heading North and serving Edinburgh. Undergoing improvement works at the moment.
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Queen Street Station
George Square
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This is the main station heading North and serving Edinburgh. Undergoing improvement works at the moment.
A beautiful, traditional station serving Greater Glasgow and South of Scotland, as well as being the main long-distance station in Glasgow. There is a great tour company offering underground tours here, a chance to see hidden Glasgow.
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Central Railway Station
Gordon Street
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A beautiful, traditional station serving Greater Glasgow and South of Scotland, as well as being the main long-distance station in Glasgow. There is a great tour company offering underground tours here, a chance to see hidden Glasgow.
For both local and national travel, this is the city's main bus and coach station.
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Buchanan Street Bus Station
Killermont Street
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For both local and national travel, this is the city's main bus and coach station.
Glasgow's underground system (known affectionately as the clockwork orange) runs in a loop; it's the ideal way to get to the West End. Not always wheelchair/buggy friendly.
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St Enoch SPT Subway Station
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Glasgow's underground system (known affectionately as the clockwork orange) runs in a loop; it's the ideal way to get to the West End. Not always wheelchair/buggy friendly.
You can rent bikes at the end of the street, via the public rental scheme. You'll need to sign up and download the app. You'll find that bikestops are conveniently located throughout the city centre. A great way to see the clyde.
Parnie Street
Parnie Street
You can rent bikes at the end of the street, via the public rental scheme. You'll need to sign up and download the app. You'll find that bikestops are conveniently located throughout the city centre. A great way to see the clyde.

Entertainment & Activities

An independent cinema that shows world cinem, cult classics and hosts themed film festivals year long. In a beautiful, art-deco building.
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Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose St
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An independent cinema that shows world cinem, cult classics and hosts themed film festivals year long. In a beautiful, art-deco building.
Europe's tallest cinema! Standard movie theatres but do try and ride the glass elevator to the top for great views of the city.
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Cineworld Cinema Glasgow Renfrew Street
7 Renfrew St
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Europe's tallest cinema! Standard movie theatres but do try and ride the glass elevator to the top for great views of the city.
You can hire bikes for one,two, three or more and cycle all sorts of trailers and karts too; to use on their fun cycle track tucked away in the corner on Glasgow Green. Staff on hand to help those who are not confident cyclists or with additional needs. Loved by kids and adults alike. They also host regular cycle tours for the less confident, a nice way to see the city. Take your own bike or borrow one of theirs on the day.
Free Wheel North
Templeton Street
You can hire bikes for one,two, three or more and cycle all sorts of trailers and karts too; to use on their fun cycle track tucked away in the corner on Glasgow Green. Staff on hand to help those who are not confident cyclists or with additional needs. Loved by kids and adults alike. They also host regular cycle tours for the less confident, a nice way to see the city. Take your own bike or borrow one of theirs on the day.
A great day out for families and those with an interest in science. Science shows on throughout the day, as well as a greaat range of interactive experiments and exhibits.
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Glasqo Elmlər Mərkəzi
50 Pacific Quay
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A great day out for families and those with an interest in science. Science shows on throughout the day, as well as a greaat range of interactive experiments and exhibits.
You can go on a tour here and learn more about Glasgow's very own Lager, Tennents.
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Tennent Caledonian Breweries
161 Duke St
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You can go on a tour here and learn more about Glasgow's very own Lager, Tennents.

Essentials

The largest supermarket in the vicinity of the apartment.
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Morrisons
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The largest supermarket in the vicinity of the apartment.
Mid-sized supermarket, ideal for essentials and good range of fruit and fresh produce.
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ALDI
140 High St
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Mid-sized supermarket, ideal for essentials and good range of fruit and fresh produce.
A great. high-end supermarket on the basement level; great selection of wine and spirits too.
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Marks and Spencer
2-12 Argyle St
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A great. high-end supermarket on the basement level; great selection of wine and spirits too.
Small supermarket, a little pricier than Tesco.
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Sainsbury's Local
88 Woodlands Rd
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Small supermarket, a little pricier than Tesco.
Small supermarket- not extensively stocked but you will get all the basics.
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Tesco Express
17 Millbrae Rd
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Small supermarket- not extensively stocked but you will get all the basics.
This is the nearest pharmacy, if you need over-the-counter medicines not available in the supermarket or have a prescription from a doctor.
Abbey Chemist
83 Trongate
This is the nearest pharmacy, if you need over-the-counter medicines not available in the supermarket or have a prescription from a doctor.

Shopping

Independent fashion store with a modern-retro range of quality clothing.
Minted
105 King St
Independent fashion store with a modern-retro range of quality clothing.
Unusual design-led interior store that also stocks a small range of quirky cards and gift items.
TOJO
32 Elliot Square
Unusual design-led interior store that also stocks a small range of quirky cards and gift items.
This shopping centre, famed for it's glass pyramid structure. has re-invented itself recently, with the arrival of world-famous Hamley's toy store. It also has a Disney outlet as well as many clothing retailers and a large department store. It also has a branch of Ness, for funky scottish fashion and gifts. A range of budget, fast-food outlets in the food court too.
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St Enoch
55 St Enoch Square
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This shopping centre, famed for it's glass pyramid structure. has re-invented itself recently, with the arrival of world-famous Hamley's toy store. It also has a Disney outlet as well as many clothing retailers and a large department store. It also has a branch of Ness, for funky scottish fashion and gifts. A range of budget, fast-food outlets in the food court too.
Mid range, high street fashion stores make this a go-to destination for shoppers.
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Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan St
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Mid range, high street fashion stores make this a go-to destination for shoppers.
Premium high street fashion and upmarket eateries in here, in a beautiful building that is an antidote to most bland malls.
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Princes Square
48 Buchanan St
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Premium high street fashion and upmarket eateries in here, in a beautiful building that is an antidote to most bland malls.
If exclusive, designer fashion is your thing, then this is the store for you- an institution for the stylish set.
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Cruise Fashion Ltd
180 Ingram St
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If exclusive, designer fashion is your thing, then this is the store for you- an institution for the stylish set.
A rarity- an independent bookstore! Excellent selection of Scottish books and lovely range of good children's books too.
Oswald Street Bookshop
27 Oswald St
A rarity- an independent bookstore! Excellent selection of Scottish books and lovely range of good children's books too.
It's a bit pricy, but shopping here is a much-loved experience for children (and some adults!) thanks to the wall-to-wall displays, in-store demonstrations and toys to try out.
Hamleys
55 St Enoch Square
It's a bit pricy, but shopping here is a much-loved experience for children (and some adults!) thanks to the wall-to-wall displays, in-store demonstrations and toys to try out.
Budget items in a street setting, worth seeing as a part of Glasgow's social history.
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The Barras Market
244 Gallowgate
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Budget items in a street setting, worth seeing as a part of Glasgow's social history.