This summer, musicians can take centre stage at Buchanan Galleries as the Glasgow shopping centre launches a ‘Busk Stop’ – allowing young buskers to perform inside the centre at a dedicated busking area for the very first time.

Launching on Monday 30^th June, Buchanan Galleries will be shining a spotlight on the region’s young artists and performers, where they will be given the chance to perform in a safe space to a walk-by audience.

Buchanan Galleries’ ‘Busk Stop’ has been specially created for young local singers and musicians to perform live at the centre, bringing a vibrant atmosphere to guests. 11-year-old Glasgow singer, Rachel Ronnie will officially launch the ‘Busk Stop’ with the first performance on Monday 30^th June at 12pm – 1pm.

The ‘Busk Stop’ will be located by the flower wall at Buchanan Galleries and will serve as a centrepiece for aspiring young artists to engage with visitors, entertain, and showcase their talent during the summer holidays. Following the launch event, performances will be on a rotation schedule to ensure fresh entertainment for all to enjoy.

The centre is calling for young artists across the region to register to perform at its ‘Busk Stop’ free of charge. Performers will be able to reserve hour slots throughout the summer holidays and is available to both emerging and seasoned young artists. Musicians interested in performing at the ‘Busk Stop’ at Buchanan Galleries can register their interest via Buchanan Galleries’ website: https://www.buchanangalleries.co.uk/en/articles-listing-page/busk-stop

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch our ‘Busk Stop’ with Rachel Ronnie’s performance. At just 11 years old, Rachel represents the talent, passion, and creativity we want to spotlight throughout the summer.

“Glasgow already has a buzzing busking scene, and we’re proud to be able to provide a platform that supports the next generation of artists. The launch of our ‘Busk Stop’ not only provides a new layer of entertainment for our guests but also gives young local artists a platform to perform, develop their confidence, and share their talents, in a safe, welcoming and vibrant space, come rain or shine.”

The ‘Busk Stop’ will be available at Buchanan Galleries from Monday 30^th June. For more information about the ‘Busk Stop’ at Buchanan Galleries or to apply for a busking spot, please visit: https://www.buchanangalleries.co.uk/

Team ‘BamBrew’ from Shawlands Academy have been announced as the winners of the 2025 ‘Made in Glasgow’ enterprise challenge.

Made in Glasgow is a cross-school competition, hosted by Buchanan Galleries and Ahead Partnership, where 30 students were tasked to imagine and design an exciting community space for the city before going head-to-head in Dragons’ Den-style pitches. Centred around the theme ‘reimagining their local retail space’, the project challenged Glasgow pupils to present their ideas and vision for retail in the future, while considering the broader impact retail space has on the local area.

Year 10 students from St Mungo’s Academy and Shawlands Academy took part in three workshops at Buchanan Galleries which replicated real-life design processes. This included creative placemaking, community and customer insights, and environmental sustainability hosted by professionals at Buchanan Galleries, before the students developed their own ideas for a retail space to best serve their community in Glasgow.

The final allowed the teams to present their ideas to an expert panel, showcasing the principles learned during the workshops. The pitches addressed all aspects of creating a sustainable retail space, including establishing their concept, understanding their key audience, and shared how they would design and market the space. The final presentations included concept diagrams, mood boards and branding, survey questions for customer research, example social media content and key points on sustainability.

The winning team professionally pitched an innovating café specialising in Matcha Teas. Their concept aimed to tap into the growing popularity of Matcha as a trendy and health-conscious beverage to attract a fresh demographic to Buchanan Galleries – specifically teenagers and students.

‘Made in Glasgow’ aims to showcase the vital role young people can play in transforming the retail landscape into a dynamic force for positive change within their communities. In recent years, physical retail has shifted towards creating experiences, with shopping centres evolving into social hubs that foster and strengthen community connections.

The school engagement project is delivered by Buchanan Galleries, its parent company Landsec, and Ahead Partnership, and is funded by the Landsec Futures Fund. The £20m social impact fund is dedicated to enhancing social value to the communities it serves.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, said: “Made In Glasgow is a wonderful initiative that encourages students to explore their creativity within the retail sector. Listening to the perspectives of the younger generation offers fresh inspiration for creating retail experiences that resonate with their needs and interests.

“This year, we have been really impressed by the creativity and innovative thinking shown by all the students – and would like to congratulate Team ‘BamBrew’ from Shawlands Academy, who after much deliberation from the judging panel emerged as well-deserving winners.”

“This is the second time the competition has run in Glasgow and helps individuals learn everything they need to know about taking an idea from its first draft to its design and pitch, whilst building self-confidence and skills to further develop their own career paths.”

Georgina Johnson, Programme Manager at Ahead Partnership said: “We have been so impressed by the quality and presentation of the students’ ideas for the second time delivering the Made In Glasgow challenge. Their concepts put community at the heart of the future of retail and incorporated innovative sustainability features that are so important to our places and spaces.

“It has been brilliant to see the Buchanan Galleries and Landsec teams come together to nurture the next generation of talent through employability skills development and role modelling, helping to engage more young people with the careers and opportunities available in the retail sector.”

The winning team will now progress through to the national virtual semi-finals where they’ll compete against teams from other Made In Challenges happening across the UK. The three winning teams from the semi-final will then head to Landsec HQ in London for the national final in-person in June 2025.

For more information, please visit https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/.

The ‘Made in Glasgow’ challenge is a cross-school competition which simulates / mirrors the design process and invites students to imagine an exciting community space for the people of Glasgow. Centred around the theme of ‘reimagining their local retail space’, the project challenges pupils to present their ideas and vision for retail in the future, while considering the broader impact retail space has on the local area.

Students from the two schools will take part in three workshops which replicate real life design processes covering: creative placemaking; community and customer insights; and environmental sustainability hosted by professionals at Buchanan Galleries, before developing their own ideas for a retail space to best serve their community in Glasgow.

The teams will then have an opportunity to present their ideas to an expert panel, showcasing the principles learned during the workshops. Pitches will address all aspects of creating a sustainable retail space, including establishing their concept, understanding their key audience, and sharing how they would design and market the space, including key considerations of the sustainability and environmental impact of their ideas.

‘Made in Glasgow’ aims to showcase the vital role that young people can play in transforming the retail landscape into a dynamic force for positive change within their communities. In recent years, physical retail has shifted towards creating experiences, with shopping centres evolving into social hubs that foster and strengthen community connections.

The school engagement project is delivered by Buchanan Galleries, its parent company Landsec, and Ahead Partnership, and is funded by the Landsec Futures Fund. The £20m social impact fund is dedicated to enhancing social value to the communities it serves.

The 2025 launch marks the second year of the challenge, providing an opportunity for 30 Glasgow-based students to benefit from the Landsec Futures Fund.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Manager at Buchanan Galleries said: “’Made In Glasgow’ is a great initiative that encourages students to explore their creativity within the retail sector. Listening to the perspectives of the younger generation offers fresh inspiration for creating retail experiences that resonate with their needs and interests. We’re really looking forward to seeing the final presentations in March, and the innovative ideas the students develop.

“Working with Ahead Partnership, who have already supported over 10,000 young people through their continued partnership with Landsec, helps us ensure that the work we’re doing has a tangible impact within our local community. This is the second time the competition has run in Glasgow and helps individuals learn everything they need to know about taking an idea from its first draft to its design and pitch, whilst building self-confidence and skills to further develop their own career paths.”

 Georgina Johnson, Programme Manager at Ahead Partnership said: “We’re delighted to bring the ‘Made In Glasgow’ challenge to a new cohort of students who are brimming with innovative ideas and unique insights into what they want the future of retail to look like. The feedback we received from last year’s participants demonstrates the importance of giving young people the opportunity to learn directly from employers and engage with businesses in their local area.

“We’re so grateful to the team at Buchanan Galleries for showcasing the many behind-the-scenes careers that support a local landmark, and for empowering young people to explore and present their ideas in a real-life business setting as practice before they enter the world of work.”

The winning team will be announced in March 2025, and will receive a trophy for their school. They will also go through to the national virtual semi-finals where they’ll compete against teams from other Made In Challenges happening across the UK. The three winning teams from the semi-final will then head to Landsec HQ in London for the national final in-person in June 2025.

For more information, please visit https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/.

Buchanan Galleries is diffusing the luxury brand’s signature ‘Winter’ fragrance – with warming notes of cinnamon, clove and orange – and the ‘Seychelles’ scent – which combines bergamot, orange and fresh coconut, with hints of jasmine, amber and vanilla – to enhance the guest experience.

It is the first partnership of its kind between shopping centres and The White Company, and is in direct response to feedback from shoppers which suggested that fragrances would help enhance their in-centre experience.

Working with ScentAir, the popular fragrances is being diffused during opening hours using special diffusers, focussing on a ‘scent of arrival’ at entranceways, as well as bathrooms and other key areas such as guest services.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, said: “We want to create memorable moments each time our guests visit, and we are constantly exploring new ways to elevate their experience.

“For us, this means going beyond what people might expect for a shopping centre and bringing our places to life by stimulating the senses – from scents to sounds and tastes to textures.

“The White Company is well-known for its luxurious scents, which have traditionally been filling homes with signature fragrances for years. We want to recreate this welcoming ambiance across our retail destinations, so that guests feel welcomed from the moment they walk in.”

The new scent strategy is in response to feedback from guest surveys, which suggested that fragrances would improve their experience.

Specialising in rare, limited edition, and hard-to-find sports items, Restock3d sells jackets, t-shirts, matching sets, and footwear from popular brands such as Nike, Under Armour, Montirex, and Griid.

Founded in 2020 during lockdown by then -16-year-old Glaswegian Finlay Gordon (now 21 years old), Restock3d began as a small business operating from the teenager’s bedroom, where he sold rare trainers via social media, quickly building a loyal customer base.

In 2023, Finlay left University of Glasgow, where he had been studying Accounting and Finance, to dedicate himself full-time to growing the brand. Leveraging the power of social media, Finlay took to the streets of Glasgow to film promotional videos, interviewing the public about his on-trend outfits. He also showcased Restock3d at festivals, raves, and football matches across the world including London, Dublin and Ibiza, attracting attention of the contemporary sportswear fans of all ages.

Through the brand’s TikTok and Instagram pages, Finlay successfully grew Restock3d from a bedroom business to a thriving online store. Now, he’s taken the next step with the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store at Buchanan Galleries.

Finlay Gordon, founder of Restock3d, said, “I had a keen eye for fashion and sportswear from a very young age, and saw early on how social media could take my business to new heights.

“I noticed that there’s ever-increasing demand amongst my friends and people my age for limited-edition and hard-to-find sportswear that looks good worn as part of an everyday lifestyle. Social media has allowed me to reach a community that values exclusivity and style, and I’ve been able to connect with people who appreciate what we offer.

“From starting my business selling just one pair of trainers from my bedroom four years ago, I’m so excited to be finally achieving my goal of opening my first permanent store in my hometown. I’m looking forward to bring the same energy and connection as I have on social, into the store, and meeting and interacting with customers face-to-face.”

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, added, “Glasgow is known for being a vibrant city, and we like to think we reflect that vibrancy back to our guests with our line-up of exciting retailers and brands, from local start-ups to global names.

“Supporting Glaswegian businesses and fostering their success is at the heart of what we do, and we’re thrilled to welcome Restock3d to Buchanan Galleries which will bring something unique and fresh to the centre.

“Finlay’s story and the brand’s energy, perfectly embody Glasgow’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit, and we’re confident it will resonate with our visitors who are always looking for standout shopping experiences and unique finds.”

The Restock3d store – which will also feature an exclusive range of merchandise from Glasgow-based event promotions brand PRTY – is now open in Buchanan Galleries. To find out more, please visit https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/

The city centre shopping destination has revealed its top offers from its stellar line-up of designer brands and high street favourites – with many Black Friday discounts lasting a full week.

Black Friday deals at Buchanan Galleries include up to 60% off Trespass, 50% off Radley London and Lakeland, and 20% off John Lewis & Partners, Pandora and Jones Bootmaker.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, commented: “Black Friday is always an exciting shopping event, and this year is no exception. Guests can enjoy significant discounts here at Buchanan Galleries this Black Friday, with some incredible deals extending for up to a week. With the centre beautifully decorated for the festive season, this will officially mark the start of the Christmas shopping season.”

Black Friday deals at Buchanan Galleries include:*   

Fashion, clothing and footwear:

• John Lewis: 20% off selected fashion and beauty alongside home and tech offers. Never Knowingly Undersold price promise, matching 25 retailers over Black Friday. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Radley London: Save up to 50% off on selected styles throughout the store including purses, accessories, and bags. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Trespass: 60% off selected clothing, footwear, and accessories for all the family. Now until Tuesday 3^rd December
• Mango: Up to 50% off selected items. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Accessorize: 50% off selected styles including scarves, handbags, and jewellery
• Quiz: Up to 70% off selected styles in store. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• ECCO: Up to 30% off winter boots, sneakers, leather boots, casual shoes, and kids’ shoes. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Crew Clothing Company: 25% off everything
• Schuh: Up to 50% off selected boots and shoes. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Boux Avenue: 20% off all full priced items. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Jones Bootmaker: 20% off selected lines. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Levi’s: 20% off bottoms and accessories, 30% off outerwear and 40% off tops. Now until Sunday 1^st December

Beauty and fragrance: 

• The Fragrance Shop: Up to 70% off Black Friday sale. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• The Perfume Shop: Enjoy up to 60% off on hundreds of lines, as well as fresh Deals of the Week and exclusive offers dropping throughout November
• Isle of Skye: 40% off their Signature Collection Small Tumblers and Reed Diffusers throughout November
• Superdrug: Save up to 50% off on skincare, fragrance, oral care and, beauty electricals with their biggest Black Friday ever
• Boots: Shop 1,000 of Black Friday offers across beauty, gifts, health & wellness, electrical and fragrance
• Kiko Milano: Buy 3 products get 3 free on everything in store. Now until Monday 2^nd December

Jewellery:

• Ernest Jones: Up to 50% off selected jewellery
• Thomas Sabo: Up to 50% off selected styles with 20% off almost everything. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Swarovski: Up to 40% discount on select styles. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• H. Samuel: 25% off all full-price jewellery. From Friday 29^th November to Monday 2^nd December
• Pandora: Up to 30% off full-price jewellery. Now until Monday 2^nd December

Home and toys:

• Lakeland: Their biggest Black Friday ever with up to 50% off air fryers, heated blankets, coffee machines, cleaning electricals and kitchen essentials, across brands including Ninja, Dreamland, SodaStream, and Lavazza. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• The Entertainer: Extra 10% off everything (excluding gift cards, Tonies Ray Push and RC Cliff Climber). Now until Wednesday 27^th November

On Black Friday, 29^th November, visitors to Buchanan Galleries can enjoy extended hours, from 9am – 7pm, as well as on Saturday 30^th November.

*Terms and conditions apply. For information on all of Buchanan Galleries’ retailers, Christmas opening hours and how to join PLUS+, the new free member rewards scheme, visit: https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/

The city centre shopping destination has revealed its top offers from its stellar line-up of designer brands and high street favourites – with many Black Friday discounts lasting a full week.

Black Friday deals at Buchanan Galleries include up to 60% off Trespass, 50% off Radley London and Lakeland, and 20% off John Lewis & Partners, Pandora and Jones Bootmaker.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, commented: “Black Friday is always an exciting shopping event, and this year is no exception. Guests can enjoy significant discounts here at Buchanan Galleries this Black Friday, with some incredible deals extending for up to a week. With the centre beautifully decorated for the festive season, this will officially mark the start of the Christmas shopping season.”

Black Friday deals at Buchanan Galleries include:*   

Fashion, clothing and footwear:

• John Lewis: 20% off selected fashion and beauty alongside home and tech offers. Never Knowingly Undersold price promise, matching 25 retailers over Black Friday. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Radley London: Save up to 50% off on selected styles throughout the store including purses, accessories, and bags. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Trespass: 60% off selected clothing, footwear, and accessories for all the family. Now until Tuesday 3^rd December
• Mango: Up to 50% off selected items. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Accessorize: 50% off selected styles including scarves, handbags, and jewellery
• Quiz: Up to 70% off selected styles in store. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• ECCO: Up to 30% off winter boots, sneakers, leather boots, casual shoes, and kids’ shoes. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Crew Clothing Company: 25% off everything
• Schuh: Up to 50% off selected boots and shoes. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Boux Avenue: 20% off all full priced items. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Jones Bootmaker: 20% off selected lines. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• Levi’s: 20% off bottoms and accessories, 30% off outerwear and 40% off tops. Now until Sunday 1^st December

Beauty and fragrance: 

• The Fragrance Shop: Up to 70% off Black Friday sale. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• The Perfume Shop: Enjoy up to 60% off on hundreds of lines, as well as fresh Deals of the Week and exclusive offers dropping throughout November
• Isle of Skye: 40% off their Signature Collection Small Tumblers and Reed Diffusers throughout November
• Superdrug: Save up to 50% off on skincare, fragrance, oral care and, beauty electricals with their biggest Black Friday ever
• Boots: Shop 1,000 of Black Friday offers across beauty, gifts, health & wellness, electrical and fragrance
• Kiko Milano: Buy 3 products get 3 free on everything in store. Now until Monday 2^nd December

Jewellery:

• Ernest Jones: Up to 50% off selected jewellery
• Thomas Sabo: Up to 50% off selected styles with 20% off almost everything. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• Swarovski: Up to 40% discount on select styles. Now until Monday 2^nd December
• H. Samuel: 25% off all full-price jewellery. From Friday 29^th November to Monday 2^nd December
• Pandora: Up to 30% off full-price jewellery. Now until Monday 2^nd December

Home and toys:

• Lakeland: Their biggest Black Friday ever with up to 50% off air fryers, heated blankets, coffee machines, cleaning electricals and kitchen essentials, across brands including Ninja, Dreamland, SodaStream, and Lavazza. Now until Sunday 1^st December
• The Entertainer: Extra 10% off everything (excluding gift cards, Tonies Ray Push and RC Cliff Climber). Now until Wednesday 27^th November

On Black Friday, 29^th November, visitors to Buchanan Galleries can enjoy extended hours, from 9am – 7pm, as well as on Saturday 30^th November.

*Terms and conditions apply. For information on all of Buchanan Galleries’ retailers, Christmas opening hours and how to join PLUS+, the new free member rewards scheme, visit: https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/

The Glasgow shopping centre is introducing a Santa’s Grotto, promising to spread joy, wonder and Christmas cheer to families and children throughout the festive season.

In partnership with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, children of all ages can meet the jolly man in red and his cheerful elves, share their Christmas wishes and snap a keepsake photo. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa himself and have the opportunity to tell him what they’re hoping to receive under the tree this year.

The grotto will be open every weekend from Saturday 7^th December until Sunday 22^nd December from 11am – 5pm, along with 23^rd and 24^th December, to ensure little ones of Glasgow can make all of their last-minute requests. On 24^th December the grotto will be open from 10am – 1pm.

Entry to the grotto is free, with the option to donate to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. All proceeds will go to help fund state-of-the-art medical equipment and life-changing care in the children’s hospital in Glasgow.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, said: “We’re excited to welcome Santa to Buchanan Galleries this year. Christmas is a wonderful time for families to come together, create cherished memories and enjoy the festive atmosphere, and we’re excited to play a part in spreading the holiday cheer while supporting a great cause close to our hearts and give back to our community.

“The centre is now adorned in twinkling decorations once again and will come alive with festive activities. We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces at Buchanan Galleries over the festive season and wish everyone a very merry Christmas.”

William McGowan, Head of Partnerships at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Buchanan Galleries this Christmas. Santa’s Grotto not only brings joy to the families that visit but also helps to raise vital funds for young patients in Scotland’s busiest children’s hospital. Every donation makes a difference, and we truly appreciate the support from both Buchanan Galleries and the wider community during this festive season.”

Buchanan Galleries is also extending its Christmas hours from 7^th December. The centre will be open from 9am – 7pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am – 6pm Sundays from 7^th December to 23^rd December.

Offering more than 80 shops, Buchanan Galleries is the perfect destination to tick off the Christmas shopping list, including family favourites such as John Lewis & Partners, LEGO and Build-a-Bear Workshop. For further information on everything festive at Buchanan Galleries, visit https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/

Buchanan Galleries welcomes six new retailers ahead of the busy festive period, including guest favourites and a new offering.

From cosy accessory sets, to handcrafted cosmetics and personalised keepsakes Christmas shoppers in Glasgow can explore a wide range of unique stores and kiosks alongside well-known brands at Buchanan Galleries.

For the first time, trendy eye-wear brand, Pop Specs has joined the retailer line-up at Buchanan Galleries. Located outside Mango, Pop Specs kiosk gives shoppers the opportunity to shop glasses like never before. Combining style and comfort, Pop Specs allows customers with or without a prescription to shop affordable and fashionable glasses that match their personality in just 20 minutes.

Returning for a second year in a row, Glasgow-based vegan cosmetics brand Och Vegan Cosmetics will be offering guests its range of vegan, natural and zero-waste soaps, lip balms, deodorants and shampoos. Opening on 13^th November outside John Lewis, shoppers will be able to find the brand’s new customisable giftboxes, made up of its herby, earthy, and floral scented handmade toiletries and cosmetics. Shoppers can choose the size and the contents of the box and even add a personal note, making for the perfect gift idea this Christmas.

Heritage Accessories has returned with its selection of Scotland-made warm clothing accessories, such as hats, gloves, scarves, and it’s luxe Harris Tweed line – perfect gifts for friends or loved ones as the colder months approach. The brand has also launched a selection of tartan dog leads and bandanas under its Heritage Hound label, making for a great gift for those looking to style up the daily dog-walk. The store is located next to Starbucks on the first floor.

For unique Christmas keepsakes with a personal touch, Crystal Craft is back at Buchanan Galleries with its only kiosk in Glasgow this year. Offering an array of beautifully crafted, sparkling crystal giftware—ranging from figurines to statuettes—many pieces can be engraved with a heartfelt message for a loved one.

Next to Boots on the ground floor, Calendar Club have also returned with its range of 2025 calendars and diaries, as well as organisers, planners, stationery, and books. This year, Calendar Club is stocking a range of official football calendars and merchandise, from top Premier League and Scottish Premiership club, making it a one-stop for any football fan.

Unique clothing brand, Hunky Dory, has returned to Buchanan Galleries outside Swarovski selling its range of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia-themed t-shirts, jackets and canvas bags. Each piece is lovingly designed and screen-printed by hand in Glasgow, and celebrates rock ‘n’ roll icons, such as Blondie, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and Oasis, just in time for the band’s iconic comeback.

Kathy Murdoch, Centre Director at Buchanan Galleries, said “In the lead up to Christmas, we’re excited to welcome new brands to the centre, continuing to offer our guests a wide variety of choices throughout the festive season and beyond.

“From fabulous fashion and homewares to thoughtful gifts and keepsakes, we’re sure guests will love all our new additions – with a few more to come.”

To plan your visit to Buchanan Galleries, head to https://buchanangalleries.co.uk/