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Back to school 2024 with Glasgow Fort

It’s back-to-school time and Glasgow Fort is the easy and fun way to get all your uniform, sporty buys, school bags, tech and stationery organised in one place this summer.

With a huge range of shops, plenty of child-friendly car parking spaces, an outdoor playground, excellent transport links and baby-changing spots, Glasgow Fort is here to take the stress out of back-to-school shopping.

With an offers page full of discounts for every budget and the return of the amazing Summer Superheroes pop-up to keep the kids entertained while you’re out shopping, our family days out guide, delicious food and drink and more, this is back-to-school buying made easy.

1. Start the day with some much-needed breakfast

Back-to-school shopping on an empty stomach? Not advised… Get ready for the day ahead with breakfast and coffee at Greggs (don’t miss their £2.85 breakfast deals), Costa Coffee and Stack & Still.

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2. Pick up uniform and school bags at Asda Living, Marks & Spencer, Next and Smiggle

Blazer, polo shirts, non-iron shirts (go for short sleeves for younger ones to make it easier when they’re painting and creating), skirts (pleat and straight), pinafores, shorts, trousers (different lengths are available alongside skinny and plus-size) and culottes – whatever uniform basics you need for girls and boys then head to Asda Living, Marks & Spencer, Next and Smiggle (they’ve got lunchboxes and bundle buys too) for quick and easy updates.

With multi-packs, non-crease and easy washing plus a huge range of colours (navy, grey, black, blue and white) and sizes alongside unbranded school bags, you can grab everything you need (don’t forget those crucial name labels and marker pens at Hobbycraft).

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3. Find winter coats and outerwear at TK Maxx, H&M, Zara, New Look and River Island

From light early-autumn and summer jackets to warm winter coats, find what you need for every weather at TK Maxx, Zara, New Look and River Island.

4. Get your school shoes at Clarks, Deichmann, Office, Skechers and schuh kids

Black school shoes are a must for every school uniform list. Whether it’s girls’ chunky loafers and ankle boots or Kickers, Dr Martens and Velcro fastenings, find what you need at Clarks, Deichmann, Office, Skechers and schuh kids (take in an old pair of shoes and get £5 off and check the offers page for other amazing discounts). You can also avoid the queues and book shoe fittings at Clarks via their website.

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5. Stop for mid-morning break

Take a much-needed sitdown and rehydrate with Hotel Chocolat (with a dreamy hot chocolate for the kids) or watermelon coolers at Bubble CiTea and let them let off some steam in the outdoor playground.

6. Sort your sport bag and PE uniform at JD Sports, Foot Locker and Footasylum

A fleece, polo shirt, joggers, shorts, long socks, plimsolls and trainers, swimsuits and football boots from adidas, Nike and Puma: JD Sports, Foot Locker and Footasylum have you covered.

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7. Update underwear and socks at Marks & Spencer and Next

Don’t forget the basics. For underwear, vests, socks (long and short) and hairbands, Marks & Spencer and Next are your go-tos.

8. Find pens, books, stationery, water bottles and extras at Smyths Toys, Smiggle and Waterstones

Must-haves for secondary school include a pencil case, pens, rubber, ruler, pencils, exercise book, calculator, highlighter and protractor. Pick up everything you need including water bottles, reading books and academic diaries at Smyths Toys, Smiggle and Waterstones.

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9. Deodorant, cleansers and more at Boots and Superdrug

For teens, get stocked up on with natural deodorants, shower gels and tea tree oil products and great teen skincare from Boots and Superdrug (good brands include CeraVe, Byoma and Cetaphil). Don’t forget the basics at Poundland: toothpaste, cotton wool and hair accessories in one quick sweep and vegan treats and Afro hair products at Lush.

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10. Need glasses? Head to Specsavers

Book in for an appointment at Specsavers which gives 20% discounts for students all year round and special back-to-school offers too.

11. Buy school laptops and tech at Argos

For the latest academic tech including laptops, printers, notebooks, Chromebooks, headphones and Bluetooth speakers, visit Argos and get advice for your budget from their in-the-know teams.

12. Finish the day with a movie and tea…

And if you’ve still all got some energy – treat them to kids’ menus at Bread Meats Bread (£8), Nando’s (£6.50) or Leopardo Pizza (£8) or a summer movie at Vue.

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Last updated Tuesday 30 July, 2024