Inverness City Breaks - Shopping

Inverness may not be on the same scale as Edinburgh and Glasgow when it comes to shopping, but on an Inverness city break, you'll find that the city has some real gems to attract lovers of retail therapy, including some fascinating specialist shops. 

Leakey's Second Hand Bookshop and Bistro
Situated in an atmospheric old building, it allegedly houses Scotland's largest collection of old, rare and second-hand books and maps. Excellent for browsing and finding hidden gems, there's also a café where you can peruse your latest find.

James Pringle Weavers
Discover 'The Story of Tartan' and join in with the weaving exhibition. A working factory site the mill shop offers a superb range of tartans, knitwear, gifts and souvenirs.

Victorian Market
Filled with quirky and unusual stores, the Victorian Market offers oriental supplies, jewellery, needlework, toys, clothes and Scottish souvenirs. 

The Whisky Shop
Guess what you can buy here? A specialist in whiskies, the vast range ensures you'll find exactly what you're looking for. It's a haven for the whisky lover. More info

Eastgate Centre
With over 60 stores dedicated to fashion, beauty, music, gifts, gadgets, food and drink, you'll find the usual mix of High Street stores and some of the best names in shopping from all across Europe. More info

Brodie Country Fayre
One of the most pleasant shopping experiences in the North of Scotland, it provides a blend of quality stores and products - as well as a traditional Scottish welcome. Located in the tranquil, picturesque countryside, it's the ideal way to spend a relaxing day out with family and friends. More info

Chisholm's Highland Dress
For generations, the traditions of the kilt and of every aspect of Highland dress have been Chisholm family watchwords. The colours and nuances of finely woven clan tartans, the intricate patterns of tweeds, the lustre of leather, the shine of silver against black barathea or green velvet. Witness the history, the skills and the exquisite kilts the Chisholms create. More info

Ortak Jewellers
From modest beginnings in the late sixties in a quiet Kirkwall street, its founder, Malcolm Gray, created a company which has grown steadily to become one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of gold and silver jewellery. More info

Aviemore Highland Resort
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, the resort offers boundless opportunities to experience the great outdoors and the activities it offers all year round. More info

Cafferys
Cafferys have two boutiques in the centre of Inverness each holding contrasting menswear brands so if you don't see it in one shop then pop over to the other.