Markets In Glasgow
If it is sophisticated top-quality designer names you seek, then visit the stylish Princes Square , or the Italian Centre - a conversion of a handsome Merchant City building. By total contrast, hundreds of traders sell their wares at the Barras Market - part flea market, part entertainment and an intrinsic part of the Glasgow shopping experience.
The Barras
In the East End, just minutes from the shopping centres and cafes is the Barras - Glasgow's very own 'flea market'. Scotland 's largest indoor market for 80 years is formally called the Barrowland and is made up of nine distinct markets. You can find almost anything here "from an anchor to a needle". It's often raided by the police because some of the stalls sell goods of slightly dubious origin, i.e. they "fell off the back of a lorry". Still, a trip to the Barras is a fun day out, you can browse for hours through seemingly endless stalls and might even find something you want to buy.
On the last Saturday of every month, there's a special Farmers Market where you can find organic meat, fruit, vegetables, bread, cheeses, free range eggs and countless other things, but traders usually sell out around midday so make sure you're early. If you get hungry, there are a few cafes nearby or you can be adventurous and try a hot-dog or mussels from one of the vans.
Admission is free.
Nearby is Paddies market , which is even more down market than the Barras. It's great fun though with treasures to be found amidst the tack.
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