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Food & Wine
Heart Buchanan Fine Food &
Wine Perfect for picnic nosh to
take to the nearby Botanic Gardens,
this is Glasgow's premier fine food
shop. It also has a small cafe. 380 Byres
Rd., West End. & 0141/334-7626. http://heart
buchanan.co.uk. Underground: Hillhead.
I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger The Glasgow branch of this excellent Edin-
burgh-based cheese specialist offers an outstanding selection of British and Irish
cheeses. 492 Great Western Rd., West End. & 0141/339-8998. Underground: Kelvinbridge.
Peckham's A full delicatessen with fresh bread and a good wine shop in the base-
ment. 61 Glassford St. & 0141/553-0666. www.peckhams.co.uk.
Gifts & Design
Catherine Shaw Named after a long-deceased matriarch of the family owners,
Catherine Shaw is a somewhat cramped gift shop that has cups, mugs, postcards,
jewelry, and souvenirs. It's a good place for easy-to-pack gifts. Look for another
branch at 31 Argyll Arcade ( & 0141/221-9038 ). 24 Gordon St. & 0141/204-4762.
Felix & Oscar This shop stocks off-beat cards and toys, kitsch accessories,
fuzzy bags, perfumes and toiletries, as well as a selection of T-shirts that you're not
likely to find anywhere else in Glasgow. In addition to the flagship shop, there is
another on Cresswell Lane. 459 Great Western Rd., West End. & 0131/339-8585. www.felix
andoscar.co.uk.
Mackintosh Shop This shop, recently moved to the basement of Glasgow School
of Art, prides itself on a stock of limited-edition art, books, cards, stationery, mugs,
glassware, and sterling-and-enamel jewelry created from or inspired by the original
designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Only authorized Mackintosh goods are sold
here, so quality is assured. Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew St. & 0141/353-4500.
Kilts & Tweeds
Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers & Weavers Both a retailer and manufacturer of
tartans, which means they have all the clans and have also created their own range
of 21st-century-style kilts—for better or worse. 309 Sauchiehall St. (across from the CCA).
& 0141/331-2388. www.geoffreykilts.co.uk.
Hector Russell Founded in 1881, Hector Russell is Scotland's long-established
Inverness-based kiltmaker. Crystal and gift items are sold on street level, but the real
heart and soul of the place is below, where impeccably crafted and reasonably priced
tweed jackets, tartan-patterned accessories, waistcoats, and sweaters made from
top-quality wool for men and women are displayed. 110 Buchanan St. & 0141/221-0217.
www.hector-russell.com.
James Pringle Weavers In business since 1780, this shop is known for its tra-
ditional clothing that includes well-crafted, bulky wool sweaters, and a tasteful
selection of ties, kilts, and tartans. Some of the merchandise is unique to this shop.
Ever slept in a tartan nightshirt? 130 Buchanan St. & 0141/221-3434.

Bring That Passport!

Take along your passport when you go
shopping in case you make a purchase
that entitles you to a VAT (value-added
tax) refund.

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