Closed to cars, Buchanan Street is home to a range of shops from familiar high street names to exclusive fashion designers. It offers proximity to a range of top Glasgow landmarks—including the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Princes Square, and Nelson Mandela Place. Several Glasgow tours include the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of Buchanan Street. Travelers can learn about local architecture, culture, and food during a city center walking tour.
This half-mile shopping stretch is located in the heart of Glasgow’s city center and is easy to reach by two subway stops: Buchanan Street station at the northern end, and St. Enoch station at the southern end. If arriving in Glasgow by train, Buchanan Street is a short 3-minute walk from Glasgow Central Station.
To see Buchanan Street at its most bustling, visit on a Saturday when locals of all ages arrive to shop, eat, drink, and watch the street performers. Expect the highest concentration of street performers on the weekend. When shops are closed, it’s still a pleasant place to go for a stroll.
Travelers that are interested in architecture and design may want to seek out Buchanan Street’s Willow Tea Rooms, where Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s signature high-backed chairs are an essential part of the design.
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