This ‘thriving’ Scottish high street is among the best for Christmas shopping

The haven for independent shops, cafes and restaurants, was named alongside well-known high streets across the country, including North Street in Bristol and Bold Street in Liverpool.

‘Thriving’ Scottish high street named one of the best for a spot of last-minute Christmas shopping

Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow‘s Southside was the “thriving” Scottish high street named among the best in the UK for some last-minute Christmas shopping.

Discussing the popular spot, The Times newspaper said that in the south of the city, “you’ll find thriving pockets of indie shops, cafés and eateries, and none more so than Pollokshaws Road”.

Describing the street, the publication said it is “lined on one side by sandstone tenements and on the other partly by Queen’s Park,” featuring no shortage of fantastic hidden gems.

Suggesting a few spots to visit, travellers were told to start their day off at Burnfield Bakery for “limited-edition treats” such as Danish pastries with graham cracker frangipane and chocolate crémeux.

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For Japandi-inspired pastries, the newspaper highlighted Godshot Studio, a place described as a “hip coffee spot.” Here, visitors can try the iced black sesame lattes with slow-roasted strawberries.

If you want to build an “enviable cheeseboard” using some of the best cheeses and wines Europe has to offer, try Starter Culture.

Other spots like the Wee Beer Shop and Bevy Store were commended as great places for booze with Wild Gorse Pottery said to be the go-to place for an array of wheel-thrown ceramics which are sure to “elevate even the most basic of tables”.