Bustling Buchanan Street in Glasgow with shops and pedestrians under a sunny sky.
Buchanan St
Glasgow's city centre has a vibrant shopping scene, located within a walkable area. Discover a diverse range of shops, from big name stores to high-end designer boutiques.

High street favourites

Buchanan Street is the heart of Glasgow’s shopping scene. You’ll find many big brand names here, including House of Fraser department store, founded in Glasgow in 1849. Apple, The White Company, and Urban Outfitters can also be found lining the street.

Buchanan Street joins with Sauchiehall Street and Argyle Street, where you’ll also find big brand names such as Primark, TKMaxx, and Marks and Spencer.

Royal Exchange Square adds a boutique feel, with shops like Sweaty Betty and Forty Clothing under twinkling canopy lights.

Designer and luxury shopping

For top designer stores, head to Ingram Street. Mulberry, Ralph Lauren, Aesop, and Emporio Armani are some of the luxury brands you'll find.

Step into Argyll Arcade for a slice of history. It's one of Europe’s oldest shopping arcades, home to a sparkling selection of jewellers, including Chisholm Hunter, James Porter & Son, and ROX. Visit Argyll Arcade to learn more.

A sunlit street scene in Glasgow with a large, ornate building housing a Ralph Lauren store and traffic moving along the road.
Ralph Lauren on Ingram Street

Shopping centres

Princes Square

Princes Square is a luxury shopping centre on Buchanan Street. Find independent boutiques and famous brands such as COS, Kurt Geiger, Space NK, All Saints, and Anthropologie. You can also watch movies at Everyman Cinema or eat at stylish cafes and restaurants. See the full list of stores at Princes Square.

Buchanan Galleries

Buchanan Galleries sits at the top of Buchanan Street home to over 80 stores. Some favourites include John Lewis, the LEGO Store, Victoria’s Secret, and The Whisky Shop. Visit Buchanan Galleries for a full list of shops.

Ornate facade of Princes Square shopping center with decorative metalwork and shopfronts.
Princes Square exterior
Interior view of Princes Square shopping center with multiple levels, escalators, and a glass roof.
Princes Square interior

St Enoch Centre

The St Enoch Centre is located at the bottom of Buchanan Street and perfect for families and kids. You’ll find Hamleys toy store, homeware shop Søstrene Grene, and Uniqlo. For entertainment, there's a Vue Cinema, and Scotland’s first Boom Battle Bar. Plus, there are lots of places to eat. For more information, visit St Enoch Centre.

Article last updated: October 2025

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