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. Read more about Leakey's Second Hand Bookshop and Bistro.

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. Visit the Victorian Market website.

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. Visit The Whisky Shop website.

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. Visit the Eastgate Centre website.

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. Enter the Brodie Country Fayre website.

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. Visit the Chisholm's Highland Dress website.

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. Visit Ortak Jewellers website.

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. Visit Aviemore Highland Resort website.

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. Visit the Cafferys website.