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Soak Up Summer

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Longer days, brighter colours and calendars filling fast, summer has officially arrived, and Eastgate is your destination for refreshing your wardrobe, elevating your beauty routine and discovering the season’s must-have trends.

From effortless holiday outfits and festival-ready fashion to sunny-day accessories, feel-good beauty and relaxed home updates, your favourite Eastgate brands are packed with everything you need for Summer 2026.

Colour Is Back

This season is all about confidence, colour and personality. SS26 trends embrace vibrant tones, playful styling and statement dressing, with bold reds, citrus greens, bright blues and sunshine yellows leading the way.

Find standout summer looks at:

  • Next for effortless occasionwear, summer tailoring and everyday essentials
  • White Stuff for relaxed seasonal style, colourful prints and lightweight layers
  • New Look for easy everyday summer fashion
  • H&M for breezy linens, co-ords and warm-weather staples

Whether you’re heading abroad, planning a staycation or enjoying sunny weekends in the Highlands, this season is all about relaxed confidence, comfort and colour.

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No summer look is complete without the finishing touches

Think statement pieces that elevate every outfit:

  • Retro-inspired sunglasses
  • Chunky jewellery
  • Woven and structured bags
  • Statement trainers
  • Sandals and metallic accents

Discover seasonal accessories and footwear at:

  • Rogerson Shoes
  • Lovisa
  • Next
  • Marks & Spencer
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Beauty, Wellness & Summer Glow-Ups

Summer is the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine.

From skincare and SPF to fragrance and self-care, Eastgate retailers have your warm-weather essentials covered.

Pop into:

  • Rituals for feel-good self-care, summer scents and calming rituals
  • Boots for skincare essentials, beauty must-haves and SPF protection
  • The Body Shop for naturally inspired body care and skincare favourites
  • The Perfume Shop for signature summer fragrances and gifting

Everything you need to look, feel and smell your best this season is right here at Eastgate.

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Men’s Summer Style

Stay sharp and comfortable all season with relaxed tailoring, lightweight shirts, polos and easy shorts.

Shop versatile summer menswear at Next, Superdry, White Stuff and H&M — perfect for holidays, weekends and everyday wear in the Highlands.

For elevated designer style, visit Cafferys Designerwear, home to premium labels including Armani, HUGO, Belstaff, Barbour, Paul & Shark, Fred Perry and more — offering refined tailoring and contemporary summer luxury.

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Kids’ Summer Essentials

Keep little ones cool, comfortable and ready for adventure with playful prints, easy basics and holiday-ready outfits.

Discover kids’ ranges at Next, H&M and Marks & Spencer, perfect for summer days, trips away and growing wardrobes.

To keep them entertained, visit The Entertainer for toys, games and outdoor fun, or Waterstones for stories, activity books and creative reads to spark summer imagination.

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Summer Living, Indoors & Out

Summer style doesn’t stop at your wardrobe, it flows through your home, too. This season is all about creating light, uplifting spaces that feel fresh, relaxed and ready for longer days and easy entertaining.

For effortless seasonal updates, Next offers breathable bedding, soft cushions, stylish tableware and outdoor dining essentials designed for relaxed summer living.

For playful, Scandi-inspired touches, Søstrene Grene brings affordable décor, woven textures and pastel accents that instantly refresh your space.

Bring summer into every corner of your home with:

Light, airy interiors in natural tones and textures
Simple decorative updates that feel fresh and uncluttered
Outdoor and picnic-ready essentials for relaxed living indoors and out

From garden evenings to weekend escapes, it’s all about easy, flexible living that carries the summer mood wherever you go.

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Summer at Eastgate is about more than shopping

With community events, seasonal entertainment and great places to eat and drink, there’s always something happening throughout the centre, all set against our ethos of where Inverness comes together to shop, eat and meet.

Take a break and refuel at Scran Kitchen, where bold brunches, loaded street food and fresh seasonal specials make the perfect shopping pit stop, or cool down with indulgent ice cream and refreshing seasonal coolers from Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser Café, ideal for a summer treat while you shop.

And with exciting summer events still to come, including family activities, community events and our Jurassic Summer event, there are even more reasons to spend your summer at Eastgate.

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