It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that we are closing our family business, Ella Bulloch Hats & Accessories, Glasgow’s oldest hat shop. Opened by Ella in August 1964, for over 61 years our friendly and skilled staff have advised generations of women on choosing hats and accessories. Our decision to close is
a difficult one.
Our last day of opening will be on Saturday 20th December 2025.
Our Closing Down Sale begins on 13 November 2025 - at least 50% off all our gorgeous stock.
The effects of a number of events over the past few years have contributed to our decision to close. The Covid pandemic, the cost of living crisis, rising costs, and a shift towards less formal weddings have meant less hats are being bought overall. The increase in online shopping - and consequential nationwide decrease in traditional High Street shopping - has adversely affected us too. We have always been passionate about providing each customer with excellent and personalised service tailored to them and where style and colour-matching is often so important. We believe moving to online shopping would compromise our ability to deliver this standard of service, having had several Mothers of Brides/ Grooms tell us that they came to Ella Bulloch having been frustrated and disappointed by their experience of online shopping elsewhere for their special hat. In addition, providing such excellent personal advice and service comes with a price; carrying a large range of stock so that we can offer customers choice; employing our team; and maintaining our lovely shop all incur rising costs, but which will not be borne by many online “shops” with few overheads and which can undercut us on price.
This is indeed a sad time, but we would like to thank our customers for their support and trust over so many years, allowing us to share in important events such as weddings, investitures, Royal Ascot and many, many more. We have loved seeing all your beautiful outfits and hearing all your stories.
We would like to thank our wonderful staff, past and present, for their enthusiasm, professionalism, commitment to high quality of customer service over the years. Ella “retired” in 2013 aged 99 and moved to be near us, some 160 miles from the shop. We could not have kept the business going this far without our trusted team: we know how much they love their work and how saddened they are that we are closing.
When she opened her shop in 1964 Ella would not have imagined that her beloved business would still be going in 2025. We are very sorry the time has come to close, and we know our gorgeous window displays will be missed by passers-by on Clarkston Road, but we are proud to have been part of the “Glasgow institution” which is Ella Bulloch Hats & Accessories.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story.
Gordon & Carol Bulloch
Ella Bulloch Hats has been the place to shop for quality ladies hats and headpieces since we opened in 1964.
Whatever the season or occasion, we are sure we will have something to suit you and your budget. Whether you are thinking of a tiara or Trilby, felt Fedora or fascinator, cocktail hat or headband, an outrageous statement headpiece or a more subtle, chic head-turning style, even sun hats and rain hats, we have hundreds of beautiful and different hats in a stunning range of colours .We also have gorgeous bags and accessories.
This website - including our blog at the foot of this page -gives you a peek at just a small selection of what we have waiting for you in our shop.
Feel free to call in and see us - no appointment neccessary!
We'll help you find the perfect hat, honestly
Looking for that personal touch and expert, honest advice?
Not sure what style suits you or what colour might work with your look?
Frustrated and disappointed by the hassle and experience of online shopping?
Don’t worry - we are here to help!
Our experienced team understands that sometimes it can be stressful knowing even where to start, but we believe there is a hat for every head and occasion.
We will be delighted to listen to and assist you, offering style suggestions which flatter your look and may even encourage you to think out of the (hat) box whilst always ensuring you look amazing.
Hearing Wedding Bells? Head for Ella Bulloch!
Since 1964 generations of Mothers-of-Brides (and of Grooms) have come to Ella Bulloch for that special headpiece for their wedding. If you are wondering why just look at this gorgeous photo.
Bride-to-Be Alana came to the shop with her mum who was looking for a “Mother-of-the-Bride” hat to compliment the chic blue dress she would be wearing to the wedding. We were delighted to suggest styles which would work and as soon as she tried on this sensational headpiece it was clear – though very different from what she had had in mind when she came into our shop this was THE perfect hat for her.
Alana had already chosen a headdress for her wedding from another shop but with one peek at our beautiful bridal collection she instantly fell in love with this exquisite band tiara and had to have it. Don’t she and her mum look absolutely beautiful?
As featured on Netflix and worn by Royalty
A lovely fun watch , the romantic comedy film "The Princess Switch: Switched Again", part of the Netflix trilogy, features the leading princess and other royal characters wearing a number of our pillbox hats, cocktail hats and fascinators.
We always have in stock a myriad of these small, chic hats in wonderful colours. They include styles such as the beret pillbox with loops and large quill and the parasisal straw “twist” made by Whiteley of Luton and favoured by “real” Royalty, Kate, Princess of Wales,. These are classic pieces which you will love wearing time and time again.
With a so much choice and at reasonable prices you too can look effortlessly, royally, elegant whatever the occasion.
Gift Cards
For that special someone why not give a gift card from Ella Bulloch?
Gift cards start at just £10 and can be used to buy anything in our shop – as well as headwear we have lots of stylish bags, pashminas, gloves and much more.
Give someone a gift they will love. Gift Cards are currently available in store.
