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Merchant City and East End
Punk, rock and general second-hand shops clustered around King Street, the Gallowgate and the Barras.
Walkable · 4 stops · about 0.4 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 4 stops
1. Record Fayre
Long-running shop that began as a market stall in 1983, selling pre-owned vinyl, CDs and a lot of band merchandise, especially punk and rock.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday only; the owner is happy to help track things down.
13-15 Chisholm St, Glasgow G1 5HA, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:15 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Monorail Music
Record shop inside the Mono vegan cafe-bar and gig venue, with an eclectic mix of new and second-hand vinyl. Staff include local musicians, and in-store performances happen.
Tip: Browse before a gig or a meal, since the shop shares the room with the bar; Sunday opens an hour later at midday.
12 97, Kings Court, 95 King St, Glasgow G1 5RB, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3. Mostly Vinyl Micky
East End shop near the Barrowland stocking new vinyl alongside music memorabilia, posters, mugs and tees, with a lean towards rock, metal and mod.
Tip: Closed Mondays. It sits a minute from the Barras, so pair it with Blitzkriegshop.
197 Gallowgate, Glasgow G1 5DY, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM 4. Blitzkriegshop
Punk and rock n roll records in the Barras, run alongside a guitar repair and set-up workshop. Visiting DJs have praised its punk finds.
Tip: Short weekday hours (12 to 4) and closed Tuesdays, so check before travelling.
231-233, The Barras, Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TP, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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