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Shopping in Glasgow: The Christmas Countdown is On!

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With three shopping centres located in the city centre and an array of popular and quirky shops, Glasgow is the perfect place to relax in a bit of retail therapy. Although, I would avoid going into Primark on Argyle Street if you're looking for an enjoyable experience - two minutes in the shop is fit to give anyone a migraine!

Since Christmas is fast approaching, I figured with this blog post I would give you an insight into some of my favourite shops that I’ll be heading into for gifts and decorations, as well as cute homeware items.


Oliver Bonas

Somehow I always manage to pop into Oliver Bonas on my way to work or Glasgow Central, not even to buy anything but just to walk around and look at the gorgeous products! 

If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration or a wee treat for yourself, Oliver Bonas is the place to go. Located on both Buchanan Street and Byres Road, it has everything you could ever need in terms of homeware bits and accessories, from bedazzled Christmas baubles to novelty salt and pepper shakers. 

They also have great stocking fillers including luxury facemasks and fragrances as well as vegan chocolates and brownie mixes in a jar!

Hotel Chocolat

Creating everything chocolate related from truffles to advent calendars, Hotel Chocolat is a sweet treat lover’s dream. 

You’ve probably seen Hotel Chocolat’s famous hot choclate 'Velvetiser' all over your social media now that the nights are drawing in and hot chocolate season is back, and I have to say, I couldn’t be more excited.

I recently popped in and stumbled upon their Halloween collection of chocolate boxes: Carvin the Pumpkin, Cryptopher the Vampire and Wingston the Bat. Cryptopher is my personal favourite, with 16 caramel milk chocolates hidden inside that are to die for! I would highly recommend visiting the shop on Buchanan Street buying yourself a box as it’s only right to treat yourself every now and again. 

Papyrus

As Glasgow’s leading gift shop, Papyrus is filled with a range of jewellery, accessories, toys and kitchenware to name a few. Located at the top of Byres Road, Papyrus is one of many shops in the West End that offer a range of quirky gifts as well as lovely homeware bits like Le Creuset mugs and dishes.


The shop windows are always filled with trendy items, with Stanley cups and Jellycats being the latest features. There's also a whole cookshop section hidden away downstairs with everything you could ever need to give your kitchen a little spruce up.


For those who love wax melts, be sure to pop in and treat yourself or a loved on to a selection box of handmade wax melts in a range of gorgeous scents.

Sostrene Grene

A Christmas fanatic’s dream. Having only recently brought out their Christmas collection on Buchanan Street, I think it goes to show how much I love Sostrene Grene’s Christmas decorations since I’ve already been in twice! 

This shop is perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed shopping experience and to find some lovely home bits to display all year round as well as at Christmas time.

Although I absolutely love nostalgic, ‘tacky’ Christmas decorations like your retro garlands you’d have in primary school and colourful fairy lights, Sostrene Grene offer more sophisticated homeware pieces that draw inspiration from natural & Nordic aesthetics. 

So, if you’re looking for glittery, pastel baubles and cute tealight holders, then head on down to Sostrene Grene.

Hopefully I’ve given you some Christmas shopping inspiration to help you get a head start this November and December. With only 57 days to go, the countdown is officially on!





































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Regan Irving
Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Regan and I am currently a third year Marketing and Tourism & Hospitality Management student at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. As part of one of my third year marketing classes I am tasked with creating a blog on a subject of my choice. After living here for the last 3 years, Glasgow posed the perfect subject for me to focus on. Hopefully I can inspire you to visit this vibrant city on your own!