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Glad Rags, credit: James Tew.
Discover second-hand treasures and retro glamour in Glasgow's brilliant vintage and pre-loved shops.

Fashion

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Books

Exterior shot of Young's Interesting Books, a shop with a large red sign and a window display of books. Three people are standing near the entrance, looking inside.

Families

The storefront of merry-go-round, a children's clothing shop painted a vivid purple. Clothes are visible in the large window displays next to the main glass door.

Music and record stores

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Retro treats

Exterior view of Mitchell's, a traditional-style sweet shop with a dark facade, large windows displaying colourful sweets, and a prominent "MITCHELL'S" sign.

Fashion

Glad Rags

In the southside, Glad Rags is a not-for-profit vintage shop with a great range of men’s and women’s clothes and accessories. Find out more on the Glad Rags Facebook page, and pop into its sister venue, The Glad Café, after shopping.

Seamster Vintage

Also in the southside is Seamster Vintage. It is a zero waste clothing store, which specialises in retro clothing and handmade upcycled accessories. Find out more at Seamster Vintage.

Interior view of a vintage clothing store with wooden shelving units flanking a central aisle. A mannequin in the middle wears a tweed coat, a yellow shirt, and a red and black checkered scarf.
Glad Rags, credit: James Tew.

Mr Ben Retro Clothing

In Merchant City, Mr Ben Retro Clothing is known as one of the best-stocked vintage shops in Scotland. It sells classic and designer clothes from different decades. Visit Mr Ben for more info.

Starry Starry Night

Established in 1986, you'll find Starry Starry Night on the cobbled Dowanside Lane in the west end. The boutique is home to a collection of treasures from years gone by, dating all the way back to the Victorian era. Check out Starry Starry Night to find out more.

A close-up of a rustic, hand-painted sign on a green background with a gold frame that reads "STARRY STARRY NIGHT" in white, capital letters surrounded by stars.
Starry Starry Night

City Retro

In the same row of quirky shops as Mr Ben Retro Clothing, you’ll find City Retro. It has a mix of men’s and women’s fashion, from baseball sweaters to wedding dresses. Visit City Retro on Facebook to see what they offer.

Barras Market

Glasgow’s famous Barras Market has lots of great-value items, including vintage and upcycled pieces. From one-of-a-kind finds to sustainable fashion, you’re sure to spot something unique. Check out Barras Market for details.

People browse goods at outdoor stalls with green and red storefronts at The Barras Market.
The Barras

Books

Voltaire & Rosseau

This west end gem is packed with second-hand books from floor to ceiling. Visit Voltaire & Rousseau to find out more.

Caledonia Books

Based in Kelvinbridge, Caledonia Books specialises in second-hand and antique books, as well as out-of-print finds. Visit Caledonia Books for details.

Young's Interesting Books

In Shawlands, this small shop is packed with quality second-hand books. Visit Young's Interesting Books' on Facebook to see what they have in stock.

Thistle Books

Thistle Books has been buying and selling second-hand books for over 20 years. They focus on Scottish literature and history and also offer a book-finding service. Visit Thistle Books on Instagram to learn more.

Exterior shot of Young's Interesting Books, a shop with a large red sign and a window display of books. Three people are standing near the entrance, looking inside.
Young's Interesting Books, credit: Gavin McCourt

Families

Kinder Handl Community Enterprise CIC

Kinder Handl is a social enterprise. They have 2 shops in Glasgow's southside that are full of second-hand treasures. Their children's store in Mount Florida has everything from furniture to clothes to toys. Meanwhile in Battlefield, their store for grown-ups sells gifts, collectibles, jewellery, and more. Find out more at Kinder Handl.

Merry-go-round

In Glasgow’s Southside, Merry-go-round is a social enterprise with great-quality second-hand clothes, toys, books, prams, and more for families. Visit Merry-go-round to find out about items, classes, and events.

Roundabout by Merry-go-round

From the team behind Merry-go-round, 'Roundabout' offers a travel rental service for baby and children’s equipment. Arrange to have your items delivered to your accommodation, or the team can meet you at the bus or train station upon arrival. Visit Roundabout for more information.

The storefront of merry-go-round, a children's clothing shop painted a vivid purple. Clothes are visible in the large window displays next to the main glass door.
Merry-go-round

Music and record stores

  • Missing Records has been a Glasgow institution for years, specialising in second-hand vinyl from its Argyle Street shop. Visit Missing Records' Instagram for info.

  • In the city centre, you'll come across Love Music. It is an old-school independent store, rock music specialist and champion of unsigned artists from the city. Go to Love Music on Facebook.

  • Monorail Music caters to every genre. It’s an independent record shop, a vegan café, and a music venue all in one. Visit Monorail Music for more details.

Two people standing with their backs to the camera, looking through vinyl records displayed in bins and on shelves in a record store lit with blue neon light.
Missing Records

  • Some Great Reward in the southside stocks new, rare and local music in vinyl. Visit Some Great Reward for more info.

  • Assai Records is a Scottish store with a Sauchiehall Street branch. Discover their great selection of vinyl, events and more by visiting Assai Records.

  • Albamusick is home to one of the largest collections of second-hand and antiquarian classical sheet music in the world. Check out Albamusick for details.

  • Mixed Up Records sells new and not-so-new vinyls, CDs and DVDs to collectors and music fans alike. Visit Mixed Up Records to see what's on offer.

  • Find a bargain at Oxfam Music Store, which sells CD’s, vinyl, 78s and second-hand sheet music. Visit the Byres Road Oxfam store's Facebook page.

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Assai Records

Retro treats

Glickman's

Famed for being the oldest confectionary store in Glasgow, Glickman's sell well-known Scottish sweeties that your grandparents used to enjoy. Visit Glickman's Facebook page for more info.

Mrs Mitchell’s Sweetie Shop

Selling every sweet delight you can imagine plus much more, Mrs Mitchell’s Sweetie Shop on Argyle Street will bring you a Scottish sugar rush like no other. Visit Mrs Mitchell's Sweetie Shop on Facebook to see what treats are on offer.

Exterior view of Mitchell's, a traditional-style sweet shop with a dark facade, large windows displaying colourful sweets, and a prominent "MITCHELL'S" sign.
Mrs Mitchell’s Sweetie Shop

Article last updated: November 2025

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