To see is to believe, grt atmosphere friendly people which reflects Glasgow itself. Forget Buchanan Street get down here and have a good old rumage more

My sister and I had the oppertunity to experiance the Barras while we were on a holiday to Scotland in 2005. It was alot of fun. The vendors were informitive and helpful. They gave us advice on other sight-seeing excursions. I bought a pair of sandles there, that were so wonderful, that the next summer I asked my friend, who... more

Where do i start with the barras market? It is located in the heart of glasgows east end and is seen by locals as an institution. On the weekends the market lanes are busling with bargain hunters and the patter of the traders can be heard ringing through the streets. It has an almost magical atmosphere. Never have I seen... more

My family and I visited the Barras on Easter Saturday and all I can say that the visit was a huge disappointment and a waste of time and effort. The stalls there seemed to be selling only used and second hand stuff. The general sense of apathy and lack of enthusiasm you could cut with a knife! I wouldn't bother... more

had a great time. loads of bargains and great chat. the usual pirate stuff and whole lot more. ate whelks with a pin and had deep fried donuts afew steps further and i found a great antiques market... even had a bit of furniture shipped home. all in all a great day out. don't miss it more

from a stallholders point of view the barras market was once the only place that you could get bargains, this now is not the case but stall holders (who are trying to make a legal living and are not yobs or neds) are tring there hardest to keep the market spirit alive, i have traded at the market for 8... more

The Barras Market is only a 10 minute walk up Argyle Street. Once inside, you can expect to see very wide selection of indoor and outdoor stalls, which sell all types of goods to appeal for all ages and interests. There is a saying that you can find anything at the Barras and it's probably true. Here you can buy:... more

I have lived in Scotland all my life and only recently had i had the joy of seeing the 'Barras' I had heard about this and how wonderful it was and that they were some good quality bargins to be had!! Nonsense, like the report previous to this it is full of scum and yobs, not the best place to... more

used to be great, now it's full of neds (yobs to those of you who aren't scottish), drug users and pirate dvd/cd sellers. Police are everywhere. Don't bother. more