High streets facing ‘nervous’ wait ahead of Christmas season

That's after the number of us heading to the shops in fell last month.

Scotland’s high streets are facing a “nervous” wait to see if shoppers return as the Christmas season approaches.

That’s after the number of us heading to the shops in Glasgow and Edinburgh fell last month, compared to last year.

However, data from Glasgow City Council suggests that those of us who are hitting the high street are spending more than we used to

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Last updated Oct 24th, 2025 at 19:28

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