Glasgow West End: Pat's Guide to shopping

Shopping in Glasgow: West End

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.


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Photo: la coco. La Coco Gift Boutique

16 Merkland Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 6DB

Telephone: 0141 337 6333 Email

Attracted by a beautiful window display with a range of enticing products, whilst coincidentally shopping for some birthday presents, I found myself browsing and buying in La Coco. Within the space of a few weeks I had returned three times and I'm delighted to have come across this wonderful little shop prior to starting some serious Christmas shopping. With a selection of stylish jewellery, scarves, novelties, beautiful cards and gifts for all the family - it is a true treasure trove.

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Kennedy + Co Hairdressing
Glasgow West End Hairdressers
436 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow G11 6SB
Telephone: 0141 339 1555
www.kennedyhair.co.uk

Imagine a place where someone is prepared to listen ......
Imagine a place where dreams are delivered......
Imagine that place is here in Glasgow's West End......

Featured Shop, July, 2009

Photo: turquoise and silver. 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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Dr Patricia Finlay - Non-surgical facial rejuvenation

Carpet Monkeys - Children's Shoes

richardson murray hair and beauty salon

Strawberry Fields Clothes for Kids - Celebrating 30 years 30th May, 2008.

Nancy Smillie Jewellery Studio

Featured Shops

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.

Featured Shop - November, 2007

Zico's - Sport and Fashion.

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The Store - offering three floors of fabulous furniture, home accessories and art.
26 Munro Place, Glasgow G13 2UP, Tel: +44 (0)141 950 1333, Email:sales@thestorescotland.co.uk, www.thestorescotland.co.uk

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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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belong jewellery boutique

114 Byres Road, (near Peckhams) Glasgow G12 8TB
Telephone: 00 44 (0)141 576 5076
www.belong-jewellery.co.uk

Fantastic new jewellery shop just launched in Glasgow's West End. Wonderful jewellery for women, men and children. You're sure to find some great Christmas presents among their unique and imaginative collections.

NOW CLOSED Featured Shop Czech Designs

One of the most attractive shops to arrive in the West End in decades. Bringing some continental flair and a little bit of the Prague style to Glasgow's West End Shopping Scene.

Featured shop - Handbags and Gladrags

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

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Photo: Childrens bag.Felix and Oscar

Considered by many to be the coolest shop in town and a firm favourite with funky students and stylish Westenders .... and their weans. Great clothes for children, designer jewellery, designer handbags, children's shoes, kitchenware and cards.



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 and Felix and Oscar - Hillhead.

You will love Strawberry Fields childrens' designer clothing shop and just across Great Western Road, Arthur will engage you in a stimulating conversation whilst you browse in The Coach House Trust Shop. Alternatively, you can put your feet up and relax; choosing from a variety of treatments at the wonderfully attractive Richardson Murray, 487 Great Western Road.

In Park Road you will find JKJ - with Judith Kenny's great designer jewellery. 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. Whilst on Crow Road you can find some High Street bargain outlets.

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. Slightly more sophisticated is the fabulous Moon (opposite Hillhead Underground) in Ruthven Lane. It's also worth popping into Starry Starry Night - where the retro stock is outstanding.

There are more delights for the adventurous further down the lane including David O'Neill's Phiten

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.

In De Courcy's Arcade you will find The Studio, whre Liz McKelvie has created an absolute gem for the discerning antique hunter and fans of The Glasgow Style. Glorious furniture, lampshades, antique books, china and ceramics.

Hyndland

Here you will find some upmarket fashion shops - designer lables galore; a fantastic shoe shop 'Daniels in Glasgow';Peckhams great deli and the intriguing Ellen Conlin's hairdresser and beauticians. Cassiopeia is also an interesting addition with beautiful ceramics, gifts and home accessories.

I'd love to hear your comments on Glasgow West End Shopping and Shops.

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Comments

In response to the blog about Solo. I have just spent a couple of hours in Solo, Hyndland Road. My vist made me feel very good, the staff helped me pick the best styles for my not so perfect shape. For me it was like a personal shopping experience. I would recommend the shop to anyone wishing to purchase some lovely quality clothes. Also, please remember if you smile to shop assistants, whether in a supermarket or upmarket clothes boutiques, you will bring out the best in those around you!

L Cook | Sat Dec 12 2009

I have been living in the West End for three months now and I have been desperately seeking a hat store without any luck. In particular I love the gatsby, ivy, and driver style hats I see everywhere, and I would really love to get one before I have to leave for home in a week. If anyone knows, could you please tell me a good place where I might find one. Thank you very much.

Steve | Thu Dec 11 2008

What is the name of the hairdressers on Woodlands Rd at the bottom on Park Rd? Thanks

Sharon | Tue Aug 12 2008

Van anubody point me in the direction of a good shop rental agent that has knowledge of West End properties?

vince ragan | Fri May 12 2006

please can you tell me where i can buy colours for the indian festival of holi...

bansi | Wed Mar 08 2006

I am looking for designer wedding outfits, can you help me......Betty

betty | Wed Jul 27 2005

My photo was taken one sleepy morning in the grosvener cafe - while looking i noticed that my sister in law karen also has her photo in the Nancy Smilie section - A lot of Karens work is displayed in the gallery. It surprised me to see her photo! well done!

Wendy mcgeehan | Sat Oct 04 2003

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