The Civilized Shopper's Guide To Edinburgh And Glasgow

Beyond traditional tweeds and sumptuous cashmeres, the shops of Edinburgh and Glasgow offer goods of beauty and quality with a distinctive sense of place: vintage clothing and jewelry sourced in UK (tiaras, and other oh-so-British items); handmade shoes and hats; botanicals inspired by the Scottish countryside; home furnishings by young local designers; and kilts “for the 21st century” in fabrics ranging from denim to leather to pinstripe. Of the 70 shops profiled here, some are elegant and refined, some offer quirky twists on classic themes. Organized by walks (six in Edinburgh, four in Glasgow), also included are restaurants, pubs, and cafés along the way, as well as the stunning tearooms of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.