Inverness Shopping

by AussieDeb
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The Victorian Market,
Inverness

The Victorian Market is a pleasant arcade - actually an arcade and two halls - of shops where you can do touristy things like buy postcards and kilts and bagpipes, then turn all practical and pick up some good Angus beef to take home and cook for dinner.

It's all just so Scottish. Even the names are cute - like The Wee Health Shop. And you're bound to find something here that you can't get at home.

Fridge magnets and tea towels from the Victorian Gift Shop. Jewellery made on the premises in Colin Campbell and Son. A sporran or a scarf from Boarstone Tartans. Anything local - after all, how often do you get to shop Scottish?

Theme: Other

Address: In the heart of Inverness.

Directions: A block from the River Ness and a couple of blocks away from the High Street. It's pretty big - just wander and you'll probably run into it soon enough.

Website: http://www.ukcitydirectory.com/market/index.html

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	James Pringle Weavers: James Pringle Weavers: Everything Scottish Tip Rating:

Updated By Kaspian

on June 29, 2007

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James Pringle Weavers (2005)

Established in 1798, James Pringle Weavers is one of the oldest working weaving mills is Scotland. I'm still working on the tip, please don't rate yet.

Authentic wool hand-knitted Scottish sweaters! These are one of a kind items; the tag tells you who exactly hand-knitted it and how many days it took them. They are pricey, several hundred dollars each--but you're paying for quality and they're not available anywhere else in the world. A sweater from here should last you the rest of your life. James Pringle is also the best source for clan tartans and tweeds.

A few dollars for trinkets, postcards, and souvenirs. A few thousand if you decide to buy real sweaters for the whole family.3

Theme: Local Craft

Address: Dores Road

Phone: 01463 223311

Website: http://www.ewm.co.uk

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	Colourful shops Tip Rating:

By lou31

on January 22, 2006

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The decor was so enchanting

In the centre of town you will find the Eastgate shopping centre which had just about everything.

I also ran into [ literally...it was raining! ] a cute little arcade. It was very a interesting place to spend some time and had lots of colour and character.

I purchased a celtic zippo lighter from a jewellry store for my son and i also found a very good bookstore where I bought a book on the Gaelic language.
There were lots more shops and eateries. Not sure of the name of this arcade but I'm glad I found it.

Theme: Other

Address: Not sure

Directions: The main shopping area of town.

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	Eastgate Shopping Centre: The Mall In The Highlands Tip Rating:

Updated By psychocy

on January 18, 2006

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Eastgate Centre's Food Court

In the center of Inverness, with over 1350 parking spaces available, lies the Eastgate Centre mall. It's not the greatest or largest mall in the world, but it has class and we enjoyed it. Typical shops like Marks & Spencer and Debenhams, along with great specialty shops like Ottakar's Books, can all be found here. There's a good food court with a beautiful statue, two floors of shops, and the whole thing is attached via elevated catwalk to a full-size grocery store. Clean and cool, everything you'd expect from a small mall and more.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream is always great, of course, and their shop was giving free samples while we were there. We loved Ottakar's Bookshop... we are simply always amazed at the variety of good bookstores in Britain. Wish we had them here in the US.

Mall prices, unfortunately, but hey... this IS a mall.

Theme: Department Store

Address: Inverness, Scotland, UK

Phone: 01463 226457

Directions: Right next to the train station, center of town.

Website: http://www.eastgate-centre.co.uk/

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	Leakey's Second-Hand Bookshop: Huge Collection of Second-Hand Books In Inverness Tip Rating:

Updated By psychocy

on January 18, 2006

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Inside Leakey's Bookshop

Situated in an atmospheric old building, this is purported to be Scotland's largest collection of old, rare and second-hand books and maps. While I can't vouch for the authenticity of that statistic, I can safely say this is a HUGE bookshop. Two floors filled with books, ceiling to floor. The prices were a bit high for me, but the selection made it worth the price. There is also a small and aromatic cafe in the store.

Books. Lots of them.

I think most of the books were around 3 pounds and up, which is a bit pricy when converted to US dollars.

Theme: Books

Address: Greyfriars Hall, Church St, Inverness, Scotland

Phone: 01463 239947

Directions: Ask at the tourist info centre. The bookshop is a short and easy walk from there.

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	Creations: crafting

Updated By margaretvn

on November 21, 2004

A tiny little shop packed with goodies for people who love crafting.... cross stitching, scrapbooking, card making.

I stock up on card making goodies

all sorts of prices

Theme: Hobbies

Address: 13 Victorian Market

Phone: 01463 241902

Directions: the Victorian Market is well signposted

Other Contact: myeocat@yahoo.co.uk

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	Hector Russell: Kilt

By Renteboy

on February 5, 2004

The shop is near the river at a bridge. Lots of different tartans over there and professional help in finding the right stuff for you.

A Kilt.

Kilts are expencive! verry expencive... but if you want one, you pay for one...

Theme: Men's Clothes

Address: 4-9 Huntly Street

Website: http://www.hector-russell.com/contact.html

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	Hobbyhaven: card making

By margaretvn

on November 21, 2004

great shop for card makers with a good supply of stamps and parchment papers.

I got some new rubber stamps for my card making.

various prices

Theme: Hobbies

Address: Drummond street

Phone: 01463714724

Other Contact: hobbyhaven@lineone.net

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	Do you like Shopping?

By Redang

on November 8, 2008

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High Street (Inverness,
Scotland, U.K.)

This is the link you are looking for.

Theme: Other

Website: www.high.st/inverness

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	The Victorian Market: The Victorian Market

Updated By Redang

on November 8, 2008

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The Victorian Market
(Inverness, Scotland,
U.K.)

It's a series of shops, an arcade actually, selling souvenirs and food there. It was built between 1.869 and 1.870