Barras Market

Glasgow

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Barras Market

Don’t miss the Barras, a vintage flea market in the East End. The atmosphere, people watching and hearing the city’s own working-class slang - the Patter - make a visit worthwhile. On the way to the market, pop into G1 Interiors, a contemporary Scottish interior design store in desolate Trongate.

Shopping

Glasgow has three main shopping districts: the Merchant City, Buchanan Street, and the West End. The Merchant City’s beautiful old buildings now house street fashion shops, but also make room for luxury boutiques. The gigantic Buchanan Galleries and the pricey Princess Square are good for efficient shopping. West End is the place to go for those looking to shop around for artisan items in some of the local independent boutiques. One souvenir to be brought from Glasgow is a bottle of quality Scottish whisky.