In Inverness, the Highland's main shopping centre the individuality of the shops in the old Victorian market contrasts with the modern Eastgate shopping Centre, expanded significantly in 2003.

Elsewhere in the Highlands, the larger towns have a good range of shops of all types while many of the rural areas are home to a variety of craftspeople producing and selling work of outstanding quality. The very landscapes are an inspiration, and the peace and tranquillity a creative motivation helping them produce brilliant ceramics, beautiful jewellery pieces, weaving and knitwear, glassware, pottery and stoneware all with distinctive styles. And as well as shopping you can often view the producers at work.