Books on design, photography and contemporary culture, glossy tomes on fashion, illustration, graffiti and graphic design, and interesting T-shirts,...

A family-run design company, Anta sells a selection of hand-painted stoneware and contemporary textiles, plus quirky accessories. The shop also has a...

Anta sells a selection of hand-painted stoneware and contemporary textiles, plus quirky accessories.

Diving into this emporium is a glorious journey into decades, if not centuries, of fashion. Armstrongs has just about everything from 1920s glamour to 1980s...

Armstrongs has just about everything from 1920s glamour to 1980s kitsch.

Probably the best independent music shop in town. Alongside new CDs, a range dominated by indie artists, there's a decent selection of cut-price DVDs and a...

Belonging to Scotland's oldest independent bottler (established 1842), this store has a grand selection of whiskies. It also runs whisky tastings in local pubs.

The focus here is on Scottish folk music in all its forms, but you'll also find plenty of other traditional music from around the globe.

Concrete Wardrobe is staffed by some of the designers whose work is sold in it, so expect some expert help with making your choice. There's a lot to enjoy...

Its ranges of colourful dresses, pretty tops and skirts make Cookie feel like a vintage shop. The twist is that all the stock is new, and includes plenty of...

Cult caters to casual twentysomethings with a variety of brands: Superdry, Electro Honey, Breed and the like. If it's on-trend, it'll be here.

Everything a comic shop should be: small, stacked, and staffed by guys who really know their stuff. Deadhead offers American superhero titles, lesser-known...

This 'liquid deli' allows you to try drinks before you buy. There are unusual British-sourced liqueurs, such as elderflower vodka and damson gin.

Top hats, cloches, trilbies, bowlers, berets, straw hats and just about every other kind of smart headgear is stocked in this bright, inspiring store, along...