GLASGOW SHOPPING - Edinburgh and Glasgow - page 232

Kilt Hire
Moss You might just wish to don a kilt during your stay, and renting one is a heck
of a lot less expensive than buying one. This clothing store has a good stock and will
sometimes reduce the price of a rental for those making last-minute hires. 25 Renfield
St. (near Central Station). & 0141/248-7571.
Music
Avalanche The indie rock store to beat all others? Small and cramped perhaps
but Avalanche is possibly the best for the latest releases by everybody from White
Stripes to Yo La Tengo or local stars Franz Ferdinand and up-and-comers such as
Sons and Daughters. 34 Dundas St. (near Queen St. Station). & 0141/332-2099. www.avalanche
records.co.uk.
Fopp Glasgow's largest independent CD outlet, saved from closure a couple of
years back by the HMV Group, stocks a good number of re-releases priced at only
£5. In addition to the West End flagship, there is a larger, multistory branch in the
city center on Union Street ( & 0141/222-2128 ) near Central Station. 358 Byres Rd.,
West End & 0141/357-0774. www.fopp.co.uk.
Monorail Located within the vegan restaurant and bar called Mono (p. 183),
this is the most individual of independent CD and record outlets in the city. Glasgow
is alight with young musicians, and this shop specializes in new music from up-and-
coming local acts, as well as the best of cutting-edge bands from elsewhere. 10 King
St. & 0141/553-2400.
Shoes
Schuh Pronounced “shoe,” this shop has the biggest range of shoes in the city,
from stilettos to sneakers, Converse high-tops to “Doc” Martens. 9 Sauchiehall St. (near
Buchanan Galleries). & 0141/353-1990.
SoleTrader A more fashion-conscious selection of European designers and mak-
ers, such as Birkenstock. 164a Buchanan St. (at Dundas Lane). & 0141/353-3022.
Spectacles
Niche Optical Tailor Arguably the leading optician in Scotland when it comes
to stylish specs, the range of glasses includes all the coolest designers and many
frames not found elsewhere. 119 Candleriggs, Merchant City. & 0141/553-2077.
Tartans
See “Kilts & Tweeds,” above.
Woolen Knits
Eunice Whyte This small, locally owned shop is not sewn into the primary
shopping districts. But come here for an excellent selection of wool sweaters and
cardigans, scarves, and hats; some real bargains on occasion, too. 109 Dumbarton Rd.,
West End. & 0141/339-2534.

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