Stopped by today and found the most beautiful embroidered blue velvet coat for way less than it's…read moreworth! Loved shopping here and next time I'm in Glasgow, I'll make sure to stop by again! The owner was at the shop and she was just lovely and so kind!

I've been here a few times to have a look around and make considerations of purchases, only to…read morerealise I'm not cool enough to get away with dressing up like Sgt. Pepper or something. I did however pick up a mac one time to help me realise my dream of dressing up like Columbo for a Halloween party. I went so far as to start smoking cigars that year. It was a good one. The mac has served me well since to also dress up as a streaker. A cracking shop with alot of charm. Full of mystery and wonder.

This place is massive! It's sells all sorts of things not just antiques - second hand furniture,…read morerestored items, new mirrors, light fittings, reclaimed fireplaces, jewellery, art work..... It's basically a big warehouse with lots and lots of sellers with their own area to display and sell their goods. If you are looking for a large item of furniture, such as a wardrobe, table or sideboard, then it's worth popping in for a look to see if you can get a great piece for less than you might pay for a new one. Equally of you just fancy a browse you will happily bear to spend an hour having a wander. Most vendors only take cash though but there is a free withdrawal cash machine the next street over.

It took me a while to visit the Glasgow City antiques centre, on my next day off I made a plan to…read morehead there to see what there was. This building is crammed full of old and new items but sadly Is like a crystal maze to try and get to the other end, most sellers only take cash that's if you could find the seller in the first place, as they all seem to open later in the day. I'm sure there are bargains to be had here, but I did see quite a few over priced items.

I pass by here most days and pop in now and again for a swatch at their new stock. The staff are…read morehelpful and are quite happy to have a blether if they're not too busy. For the past few months I've been hunting for a wooden box - and as luck would have it, Mr A spotted just what I was after in here, for a fiver. One quick visit later and it's on my fireplace. Most of the stock in here is kinda on the moderately priced side for a second hand shop, but it's worth a peruse.

Sadly I've only been here twice over the years but this is an awesome Barbados charity shop…read more Most people that know me I'm often found in charity shops looking out for vintage items. I was in the area so made a point of calling in to see what stock they had in. It's not often that l see a modern well stocked & organised charity well this shop this one of those What did they have? There was rails of modern & vintage clothing with window displays that where thought out most items where vintage - retro & collectable small selection of jewellery in two display cabinets. There are shelves around the shop some had women's bags others had modern items but everything seemed like quality, there was no tacky ornaments or what l see as junk. Expensive? Well not really I've been to some charity shops and found others that I've been to very expensive and can source items that they sell cheaper brand new. The prices here where pretty good. I managed to pick up some collectable pint glasses at £1 each l also found a game controller for £4.99. This Bernardo's charity shop is a pretty good one and if you are looking for some good vintage items you would love this shop. Definitely be back.

My favourite charity shop for furniture - the turnover is extremely quick, so if you see something…read moreyou like, you better make the decision whether you want it or not pretty quickly - and on busy weekends, on the spot, otherwise when you come back, it won't be there anymore! The volunteers are very hard-working in the fast-paced enviroment and fair in the prices they set, and will even give you hand to move the furniture to your car. They also offering cheap delivery and letting you set the pick-up date for the furniture you buy. I've bought good a quality second hand sofa, tall-boy, writing desk, ottoman and coffee table/magazine rack from there over the years and alltogether it cost me £88. Think how much the equivalent would set you back even in ikea! Sure, you need to clean up the stuff you get a bit, as it's usually a bit dusty or could do with a scrub, but it's well worth the savings. And if you've got some stuff you don't want - they pick up for free!

Some of my boyfriend's friends have an amazingly large flat in the Hyndland area of the West End…read more They always seem to have new items of furniture appearing, including shop fittings that they tend to use to store things in. They also have a bar that they built in a cupboard - complete with the perfect sized fridge. Confused? Me too. At least, I was until I found out about their very regular trips to the Salvation Army charity shop on Dumbarton Road (no more than a stone's throw from Kelvingrove Art Gallery). In this charity shop you can find everything, from slightly scabby clothes and shoes to beds, TVs and fridges. To be honest, I can't say that I would recommend its clothes section to you. This part of the shop is generally frequented by the older lady - not bright young things like you and me. Instead, save your energy for searching through the section that takes up most of this GIANT shop - the furniture. You can find pretty much anything from the Salvation Army, and all for a very good price. My flatmate, for instance, got her hands on a futon for the bargain price of £20. My boyfriend got himself a leather recliner armchair for £15. You get the idea. As Catriona said, stock does go quickly, and if you want something you have to get it there and then. The staff do allow you to put a deposit down on something and come back for it later, once you've gathered together enough of your big strong friends to carry it home for you.

My partner and I stopped by Glasgow Vintage Co our last day in Glasgow. There are a few vintage…read morestores around this area, but of the bunch, this one definitely had the best selection. When you walk in, you clearly get the vibe that this is a university student's frequent haunt. As we shopped here, students came in and out, receive a discount, and generally have their needs met with the types of clothing available. However, the selection of clothes in the store isn't so student oriented that a wider audience won't be able to find something of interest. The first floor is more women's oriented, with tartan featuring prominently. The second floor is men's, which had some decent selections of Fred Perrys and the like. When we were there, the store was staffed just by a couple girls on the first floor, and they were pretty deep in conversation with each other. Didn't bother us at all, but perhaps don't expect to have staff catering to your every need here. But if you just like to do your thing and browse through the racks, you should be well sorted.,

TL;DR bad quality, overpriced, cheeky response. Would like…read moreto say the staff member on when I was in was lovely. However... I spent good money (too much) on trousers that had an irreparable defect that I did not notice until I put them on at home. I understand this is a risk with 2nd hand clothing, and places don't accept returns etc, but I do draw the line at paying ~£30 for something I literally can't wear. I messaged their instagram page about it and expressed my disappointment that they weren't willing to reconcile this in any way (I said I felt this was poor customer service) and the message I received back was so cheeky I am honestly in disbelief. So here I am doing the only thing I can do since I've literally wasted my money.

On the last Sunday of every month, the Argyll Hotel on Sauchiehall Street plays host to the 'Granny…read moreWould be Proud' vintage fair. Round about the week before, you'll probably encounter a few well dressed vintage-y looking ladies handing out flyers on Byres Road. I usually completely ignore the flyers that people try to give to me in the street, but luckily I did take notice of this one! The fair is held in the bar of the hotel, as well as in a few of the larger rooms upstairs. It is a bit of a squeeze all round -especially as it's usually really busy - but it is worth battling the crowds. At the fair you'll find mainly vintage clothing stalls - at all price ranges. Some are authentic vintage, and some are handmade in vintage styles. I also fell rather in love with some handmade patchwork pillows and checked bunting. There was some extremely cute handmade baby gear on sale too which is definitely worth a mention. As well as clothes, you'll find stalls and stalls of jewelry. Most of it is handmade; my two favourite jewelry stalls were selling painted glass pendants and necklaces made out of old clock cogs! If you're feeling a little peckish after all that vintage-rummaging, the fair has its own little teashop in the seating area of the bar. Here you'll find lots of tea and dainty cupcakes. The Granny Would Be Proud craft fair is definitely worth a visit. There are some real bargains on sale (I got a sequined belt for £1, yes, £1!). It's also just a great outing on a Sunday afternoon - perfect for if you fancy doing something a little different.

I love Granny's Fairs!…read more I have been first as a buyer and more recently as a seller. Its a amazing wee hove of crafty treasures. As a seller the organisers are so helpful and have a genuine love and interest in all the stalls. I felt totally relaxed in the laid back environment they create. GWBP is more than a vintage market, it is a amazing little platform for independent designers, makers and crafty folk to get their good's out on display.

In my opinion Circa is one of the better vintage stores in the West End of Glasgow. All items are…read morelabeled to show you which era they are from and the store's owner is extremely knowledgeable and will answer any questions you might have. Unlike neighboring store Glorious, Circa sells genuine vintage clothing from the 1920s to the 1980s and not old second hand clothes from high street stores. The selection of vintage jewellery, bags and hats is definitely among the best, if not the best, in the West End of Glasgow. I recently bought a gorgeous 1920s evening bag in perfect condition for £20 from Circa. I have added a picture of it to this listing if you would like to take a look at the kind of treasures you can find in this lovely store.

The best vintage store in Glasgow in my humble opinion!…read more I really love vintage stores, but often struggle to find something to buy that I would actually wear, since I have a pretty average, non-vintage style. However, along with amazing dresses, coats, hats and knitwear, Circavintage's stock is very wearable. Unusual enough to fall in love with it, knowing that you won't find it again, but not too out-there that it'll hang in your wardrobe unworn. There are loads of on-trend items, and if you look at their Asos Marketplace page, you will see how it can easily be styled. Extremely reasonably priced, although they don't take card so hit the ATM before you go. Their jewellery is also fab - again very reasonably priced. Lots of unusual and gorgeous pieces. The owner is a fountain of knowledge about vintage clothing and fashion generally, is great for a chinwag, and her little dog sometimes comes for a visit and is always welcome for a wee pet :) NB: Ruthven Lane is under serious threat of being made into blocks of flats, so please go support one of Glasgow's few pockets of character!!

We were on a charity shop crawl of the west end (best idea ever, Nicola C!) and this was one of the…read morestand-out shops for me. I'm ashamed to say I'd never been in before as I'm really not much of a charity/vintage shopper (something to do with a short attention span and a sensitive nose). Starry Starry Night is really different from the other shops in the West End - mainly because it's not a charity one, so it has a really different look, feel and range to it. It's for vintage aficionados (of which I'm not) but I still really liked the shop. It's got such an interesting range, from kilts to gloves, to a lovely jewellery section as well as coats, dresses and skirts. They have a really sweet part of the store with pull out drawers with things like ties, scarves, gloves. I really liked the interior of this store and will definitely be back for another nosey soon!

This is one of my favourite vintage shops in the west end. Whenever I have a spare 5 mins on Byres…read moreRoad I will always try to pop in. To be honest I never look at the clothes, there does seem to be a great selection for your average west end hipster tho....top hats, military jackets, japanese kimonos and the like. However, it is the jewellery in this shop that I am always drawn to. They always have the best selection of glittery broaches, necklaces and gorgeous sparkly earrings to choose from. My favourite era for jewellery is the 1900 - 1920s which the usually have lots of so I very very rarely leave the shop without purchasing a little treat. Everything is very reasonably priced and well worth a visit if you are looking for something a little more unique.