Shop Talk: 3 great gift shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Stuck for present ideas? Isy Santini has the answer with her pick of the gift shop crop
This Must Be The Place
Colourful mugs, unique homeware, novelty ornaments and plenty more besides make up the Instagram-worthy displays in one of Glasgow’s most popular gift shops. This Must Be The Place also hosts a range of one-off workshops. Craft your own striped lampshade one month, then hand-bind a hemp-leaf journal the next.
This Must Be The Place, 707 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow.
An Independent Zebra
This maze-like shop is far bigger than it first appears and boasts a gift for every occasion, stocking over 250 UK-based artists and makers. Looking for a housewarming present? Try one of their upcycled chairs or botanical coasters. A baby shower gift? Opt for a handmade bib or dinosaur-print romper.
An Independent Zebra, 88–92 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh.
Halibut And Herring
With its bright colours and tropical greenery, dropping into Halibut And Herring is like stepping into summer. Their selection of gifts includes quirky books, intricate prints and bold jewellery. Don’t leave without browsing their vibrant ceramics which are sure to liven up any room.
Halibut And Herring, 108 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh.