Edinburgh
This Edinburgh gallery is a showcase for the work of Orkney-based designer Sheila Fleet, whose gold, silver and platinum jewellery is inspired by the…
Must-see shopping in The United Kingdom
Belfast
Acoustic instruments, from guitars and mandolins to penny whistles and bodhráns (hand-held goatskin drums), fill the shelves here, along with books of…
Bristol
One of Bristol's's largest vintage clothing shops is a treasure trove of retro threads ranging from shirts and shorts to sunglasses and shoes. There's an…
Edinburgh
Distinctive, hand-crafted jewellery is the hallmark of goldsmith Liam Ross. Choose from the range of gorgeous rings, bracelets and pendants on display, or…
Belfast
Easily recognised by the gaggle of Goths hovering outside the door, this place has been around for decades but remains a cult favourite for hippie and…
Leith
Flux is an outlet for contemporary British and overseas arts and crafts, including stained glass, metalware, jewellery and ceramics, all ethically sourced…
Glasgow
Normally taking place on one Sunday per month, this market packs out St Luke's with quality vintage and secondhand stalls. Check the website for upcoming…
Bristol
If Bristol's hipsters have got you wanting to up your sartorial game, head here for a quality selection of pre-loved threads ranging from lumberjack…
The West End
Uber-cool, yet a fairly chill vinyl store stocking mainly house, electro and hip hop. Dig deeper and there's re-mastered reggae, dub, jazz and rock…
The West End
Stop for a shot of espresso (£1) or cappuccino (£1.20) while choosing your freshly ground beans from over 80 varieties of coffee and 120 teas at this…
The Midlands & the Marches
At this cherry-red deli you can buy handcrafted chocolates (such as strawberry and pepper, Jack Daniels truffles or milk-chocolate pencils that actually…
South Cornwall
This excellent farm shop – quite possibly Cornwall's best – is based at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and sells a vast array of local goodies, from smoked…
Glasgow
Unusual and intriguing, this shop is lined with large glass bottles stocking artisanal vinegars, oils, liqueurs and distillates. Try before you buy, then…
Notting Hill & West London
One of the most appealing women's vintage designer collections in town, Orsini is very small but worth the effort to get to if you’re looking for a gem…
North London
If you're searching for hard-to-find tomes on a progressive, radical, pacifist, feminist, socialist, communist or LGBTQ+ theme, this long-standing, not…
Glasgow
Down a West End lane, this sweet, bijou two-level arcade has a selection of tiny boutiques offering vintage clothing, art, homewares and more. Opening…
Glasgow
The selection of worldwide beers here, mostly of the small-producer variety, has to be seen to be believed. It also has an interesting wine selection and…
Orkney
Leila Thomson's sweeping tapestry creations channel Orkney's landscapes and seascapes, as do her daughter's paintings, in this gallery three miles from…
Edinburgh
This colourful weekly event attracts stallholders who sell everything from wild boar, venison and home-cured pedigree bacon to organic bread, free-range…
Skye
Dandelion Designs is an interesting little gallery with a good range of colour and monochrome landscape photography, lino prints by Liz Myhill and a range…
Dumfries & Galloway
This claims to be Scotland’s largest secondhand bookshop, and has a great collection of Scottish and regional titles. The owner's Diary of a Bookseller…
North York Moors National Park
Offers a cornucopia of locally made chutneys, jams, beers, cheeses, bacon, gourmet pies and sausage rolls, jams, sweets and ice cream – a great place to…
Belfast
In addition to offering knitting and crochet classes, arty Wicker Man sells a wide range of contemporary Irish crafts and gifts, including silver…
Glasgow
With three separate entrances, this store combines a florist, an excellent fruit and vegetable vendor, plus a larger organic produce shop and deli that…
Anglesey & the North Coast
Run by a cooperative of North Wales–based potters and designers, this gallery showcases the latest works from its members and is a mine of information…
Nottingham
Behind a black-painted facade, urban and street art are the focus of this small all-white space where emerging and established local and international…
Glasgow
This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…
Glasgow
This upbeat shop is a top spot to hire or buy kilts both traditional and modern, as well as other tartan wear and a range of T-shirts and other…
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Manchester
This award-winning centre (in a building dating from 1873) stocks jewellery, ceramics, bags and furnishings all handmade by local designers. There's also…
Cumbria & the Lakes
There's been a grocer here since 1793 and this endearingly old-fashioned deli is still the place to pick up treats such as local cheeses, homemade…
Leith
One of the best tartan shops in Edinburgh, Kinloch Anderson was founded in 1868 and is still family run. It is a supplier of kilts and Highland dress to…
York
This fascinating shop has been selling rare, antiquarian and secondhand books since 1947. With an open fire crackling in the grate in winter, it's a…
Manchester
Up-and-coming local designers get a chance to display their wares at this weekly market where you can pick up everything from purses to lingerie and hats…
South Cornwall
This up-and-coming Cornish surf brand started in Newquay, and designs all its own clothes, including hoodies, jackets, rucksacks, shirts – and surfboards,…
York
The goods of about 60 antiques dealers are displayed in 10 showrooms spread over two floors, with items ranging from jewellery and porcelain to clocks and…
Glasgow
This friendly, no-frills outdoor shop located along the side of Queen Street station is an excellent place to buy hiking boots, backpacks and military…
Kirkwall
This jewellery store features the work of three Orcadian designers, with their beautiful earrings, brooches and necklaces inspired by local landscapes and…
Liverpool
An extension of the Beatles Story museum, the Fab4 Store has a huge collection of Beatles merchandise; there's also a cafe.
Portree (Port Righ)
Skye Batiks is a cut above your average gift shop, selling a range of interesting crafts such as carved wood, jewellery and batik fabrics with Celtic…
Derry (Londonderry)
One of Northern Ireland's best independent record shops, Cool Discs has a wide selection of music by Irish artists old and new and sells concert tickets.
