One of the best things about Glasgow’s West End is the great variety of shops. Here you will find some of Glasgow’s most interesting independent shops catering for all tastes. Whether you are looking for a bargain, on the look out for a special gift or intent on some serious personal retail therapy – you will enjoy shopping in the West End. Explore the fascinating lanes and arcades and you will discover some of Glasgow’s best kept shopping secrets.

Owen Bisset Gift Boutique

Designer Jewellery, Gifts and Home Accessories

65 Hyndland Street
Glasgow, G11 5PS
Phone:0141 357 0268
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Owen Bisset’s wonderful glass jewellery can be found in his beautiful gift boutique in Partick. The attractive shop with its stunning range of well priced and carefully selected jewellery, gifts and home accessories is well situated in this vibrant part of the West End.

The shop looks amazing and has a very friendly atmosphere just crying out for a very enjoyable browse. I spent a wonderful half hour having a look around but that wasn’t enough, when I got the opportunity I popped back in later in the day.

I challenge anyone to leave empty handed – I bought some wonderful, emerald green and turquoise glass earrings designed by Owen and have my eye on the very stylish long chain necklaces in lovely summer hues.

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Stevenson Jewellers, Byres Road

257 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8UB
Telephone: 0141 334 1899.
www.stevensonjewellers.co.uk

high quality jewellery at affordable prices

Stevenson Jewellers is situated in the heart of the West End, opposite Hillhead Underground. Whether you are seeking the perfect gift or the right accessory to complete an outfit, you will love the extensive range of jewellery and friendly service on offer.

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Blair and Sheridan

Unique and Desirable Jewellery

If you are looking for a very special Christmas Present such as piece of jewellery that you won’t find on the High Street, then look no further than Blair and Sheridan.

‘Situated in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, we can create classic or contemporary styles for your engagement, wedding, anniversary or any special occasion in our in-house Diamond Design Workshop. You will be advised on the optimum combination of diamond size/quality and precious metals. Or why not consider having your jewellery remodeled into something new and wonderful?’

Every single diamond and precious stone is unique and handpicked from the finest available from the Antwerp Diamond District, especially for you.

Blair and Sheridan, 417 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G4 9JA
0141 334 0557
email
www.blairandsheridan.co.uk/

DeCourcys Kitchen Co

Independent kitchen design boutique and kitchen retailer

De Courcy’s Arcade, Unit 9, 5 – 21 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow, G12 8AA

Located in the heart of Glasgows vibrant West End, DeCourcys Kitchen Co is a fully independent kitchen design boutique and kitchen retailer, who aim to provide a one stop shop for all your kitchen needs. From design and supply to planning applications and installations.

With many years experience DeCourcy’s Kitchen Co can assist in all aspects of kitchen works, including any building works associated with your new kitchen project.

They can supply kitchens from all leading manufacturers in Britain and Europe to any design which you require and appliances from all known brands to suit any budget and offer a wide selection of styles and finishes. They even provide bespoke cabinetry – should you require a non-standard unit or units. Additionally, they can supply and install timber, granite and modern composite worktops from industry leading brands such as Corian, Silestone and Spekva.

Contact today to arrange a visit your property to discuss your requirements:
Telephone on 01413410635 or email
Or call into the showroom:Unit 9, 5 21 Cresswell Lane, Glasgow, G12 8AA open 7 days.

The Bead Shop

7 Keith Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 6QQ
Telephone: 0800 970-5234

Email:
info@thebead.co.uk
www.thebead.co.uk

It’s uplifting to see bright and beautiful businesses thriving in Glasgow’s West End. The Bead Company certainly falls into this category. With an incredible array of products presented in a fabulous setting, together with a very innovative approach it’s a gem.

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Flounce

493 Great Western Rd Glasgow, G12 8HL. Tailor-made window treatments and soft furnishings to your budget and requirements.
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Handbags and Gladrags

158 Dumbarton Road,
Partick, Glasgow G11 (next to Kelvinhall Underground). Second hand bargains and designer clothes and accessories andnow amazing retro.
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Sonny & Vito’s, Cafe Deli

Park Road, Kelvinbridge. Shelves stacked with stuff you don’t find in the supermarket, wonderful coffee, lunches, home baking – you’ve got to try it.

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Zico’s – Sport and Fashion.

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Christo’s Glasgow – wonderful gallery and gifts -

595 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8HX
Telephone: 0141 579 0004

Christo’s Glasgow has created a very bright spot on Great Western Road and gallery owner Louise Burns has brought together a fine selection of original art by artists based in Scotland.

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Have a laugh and grab a bargain. Don’t forget to tell Maxinee that you discovered her brilliant shop through our website.

A Guide to Shopping Areas

Kelvinbridge, East Hillhead and St George’s Cross

This is the area to head to if you are intent on buying some furniture or have an interest in interior design. You will also find some interesting ‘lifestyle’ and gift shops such as Galletly & Tubbs

This is a very cosmopolitan area, where you can find some very exotic delis or browse in the marvellous Asian fabric shops.
In this neck of the woods you will also find some wonderful Delis

Shops in Partick – Partick Cross and Dumbarton Road

Partick has a huge variety of shops from classy fashion shops such as Catherine’s of Partick (a must for every wedding guest) to the bargain hunter’s paradise Handbags and Gladrags. There are charity shops galore for those of you who enjoy a rummage. Eunice Whyte is a delight for lovers of quality, here you can pick up your cashmere and tweeds. The Salvation Army Shop – is probably Glasgow’s largest second hand shop and Barnado’s, just opposite also has bargain galore. (The shops mentioned are all around the Partick Cross Area).

Moving West you will find lots of small and interesting shops and with some upmarket establishments popping up in Merkland Street.

Byres Road

Among the coffee shops and restaurants you will find some wonderful shops on Byres Road. Particularly attractive is Pink Poodle – a magnet for the young and stylish – attracting folk from far and wide.

Cresswell Lane

In Cresswell Lane, just off Byres Road, you are in for a treat – here you will find the wonderful The Nancy Smillie Shop with wonderful gifts, furniture, soft furnishings, jewellery, glassware and definitely something you will have to have.

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Glasgow West End: Pat's Guide to shopping