Edinburgh dog and cat home has a charity shop in stockbridge, as well as the portobello shop run by the friends of edinburgh dog and cat home. Jun 02, 2018 in this video we take a walk round stockbridge in edinburgh. This is a lovely area of edinburgh with a village feel. Books, boutique, bricabrac, childrens, clothes and accessories, designer, homewares, music, vintage. Age uk is located at raeburn place, edinburgh, city of edinburgh. Stockbridge shelter charity shops huge designer sale kicks. Stockbridge charity shop weekend stockbridge edinburgh. To receive one whatsapp message a day with edinburgh lives headlines, as well as breaking news alerts, text news to 07899067815. Most of these stock the usual mix of clothes, books and household items, but there are three specialist shops.
Whether you have a specific skill or interest or just want to try something new, we have a role for everyone. Bethany shop is a charity shop in edinburgh dedicated to helping the homeless. Books, boutique, bricabrac, childrens, clothes and accessories, designer, homewares, music, vintageretro. A bohemian vibe persists in stockbridge thanks to the array of junk and charity shops concentrated along comely bank road and the trendy delis scattered around the neighbourhood. Jan 31, 2020 the best charity shops in the uk so you can shop with a conscience. Stockbridge is a well off area of the city which means it has some posh shop, including its charity. The area feels quite affluent and the charity shops are well stocked with.
Charity book shop in stockbridge edinburgh offers good quality well priced second hand books our causes include support to scottish mountain rescue, palliative care, eye hospital in jerusalem and. Treasure hunting for vinyl, wedding dresses on the cheap. Oct 24, 2019 edinburghs princes street, seen from above at edinburgh castle. It is alongside the water of leith one of the main rivers running through edinburgh. Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an. Youll find the contact details beside the map on this page. Nov 09, 2017 a favourite area among many seasoned charity shoppers is stockbridge, located north of the city centre and easily accessible on foot or by bus. The stockbridge tour concludes with the edinburgh cat and dog home its quite small, but cute, and the volunteers ive talked to have been really nice. This is our 17 annual january event and im delighted to say that we have a fantastic array of designer clothes and collectibles and, as ever, we are looking forward to welcoming eager shoppers looking for real bargains. Stockbridge bhf shop this shop is temporarily closed, stockbridge, lothian, uk, eh4 1hx our charity shop sells a fantastic range of good quality second hand items and new goods. Stockbridge is, personally, my favourite area for charity shopping in edinburgh. News stockbridge shelter charity shop sale takes a. Donate to our shops and make a real difference in the lives of homeless and vulnerable people.
Debra charity shop charity shop in stockbridge, edinburgh. The current stock bridge, built in 1801, is a stone structure spanning the water of. Its now one of edinburghs most desirable, though many bohemian touches have fallen away as its residents have matured and the area has gentrified. Retail shop volunteer edinburgh, stockbridge chest. Shelters flagship store in stockbridge, edinburgh, brings in. If you would like to get involved in helping us run our shops, even if you have no previous retail experience, please contact the shop directly. Edinburgh s bohemian neighbourhood of stockbridge is well known for its distinct and unique mix of charity shops and independent outlets, and attracts regular visitors from near and far. I browse the shops in stockbridge every year when i visit edinburgh. Edinburghs best boutique and indie design shopping far away. Edinburghs best boutique and indie design shopping far. There are over 180 business premises in stockbridge itself and as such charity shops will make up just over 8% of the business premises in the area. Bargain hunters queued outside the edinburgh charity shop. The bethany shop tucked away just off the main road, this stylish charity shop could be mistaken for a vintage furniture store.
Stephen street and noticed just how many different types of things that you could buy, in a wide variety of shops. Our charity shop needs good quality clothes, bags, shoes, books, cds, dvds, toys and more. Edinburgh is crammed full of amazing places to buy vintagesecondhand clothes and i have put together a list of my favourite shops and areas for charity shop shopping. The name is scots stock brig from anglic stocc brycg, meaning a timber bridge. Marys living and giving stockbridge edinburgh, united. Gentrification in recent years has not killed the stockbridge areas bohemian vibe, although the pokey wee music, junk, and crafts shops have been replaced by more upmarket antiques shops. Charity second hand shops in raeburn place, stockbridge. Edinburgh stockbridge 30d raeburn place, stockbridge, edinburgh.
Edinburgh s best boutique and indie design shopping far away from princes street last updated on october 24. A unique charity shopping experience in edinburgh selling ladies and mens fashion, accessories, childrens wear and more. We also take a little wander round some of the vey cool architecture and. Jan 02, 2020 stockbridge shelter charity shops huge designer sale kicks off tomorrow with jimmy choo and more. Debra charity shop is located at 15 deanhaugh street, edinburgh, city of edinburgh. Edinburgh stockbridge bridal charity shop brc site name. The edinburgh charity shop and reuse map which also has details of where you can donate. Follow the latest news for stockbridge in city of edinburgh, scotland, uk local news and information in your area enter your postcode to see news and information near you. Find out opening times, what you can buy and donate, and how. And these are no dusty old stores crammed to the rafters with junk either. The top 10 things to do and see in stockbridge, edinburgh. Stockbridge is to the north edge of the edinburgh new town and it melds into inverleith to the north and west.
As a shop volunteer you are the visible face of the charity and make a big difference to how the public. Marchmont is home to three relatively close charity shops all in close proximity to the bend of marchmont crescent. Shoppers flock to edinburgh charity shop to snap up. The oxfam book shop in stockbridge, edinburgh has long been a city favourite, with an excellent range of quality second hand titles and also a team of enthusiasts who love and understand books. And nadia misbach, 46, from stockbridge, forked out. Stockbridge is a suburb of edinburgh, located towards the north of the city centre, bounded by the new town and by comely bank. Find charity shop in stockbridge, edinburgh using the local store shopping guide. At the market, one may find items and goods ranging from artisan cheeses, smoked salmon, jewellery, crafts, soaps, crepes, melting marshmallows and even handmade dog treats. The edinburgh charity shop and reuse map is a comprehensive guide to donating and buying from charity shops and reuse projects. As well as plenty of other independent shops, youll find many cosy cafes and restaurants dotted along its high street, making stockbridge an excellent place to spend an afternoon.
British red cross charity shop in edinburgh stockbridge, selling bridal wear, wedding dresses and suits. The first time we strolled down stockbridge s high street, we couldnt help but notice the abundance of charity shops. Originally a small outlying village, it was incorporated into the city of edinburgh in the 19th century. Edinburgh dog and cat home charity shop, edinburgh, eh4 1hu. Stockbridge has one of the highest concentrations of charity shops in edinburgh, as can be seen in the listing below, selling homeware, media, books and an quirky and dynamic range of clothing brands, many of which are new with tags. Edinburgh dog and cat home charity shop edinburgh a. Stockbridge this will pass nhs staff share what they are looking forward to doing after coronavirus outbreak. We are always in need of donations for our shops portable items that can be handed into any of our shops and we can arrange furniture uplifts. The best guide to charity shopping in edinburgh dickins. Stockbridge charity shop bhf british heart foundation. Charity shoppers browse the shelter branch in stockbridge, edinburgh. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or a stroke, many people.
Stockbridge shelter charity shops huge designer sale. Age uk charity shop in stockbridge, edinburgh, city of. If youre interested in volunteering wed love to hear from you. To receive one whatsapp message a day with edinburgh lives. Sleepy dean village is a 15 minute walk away along the riverside. Edinburgh presents you with a plethora of charity shopping destinations, and it is easy to get incredibly overwhelmed by them all.
A busy shop is always a good sign, and this cluttered treasure trove in stockbridge is constantly crowded with new and loyal customers. If youre a charity shop enthusiast, you wont be disappointed. The shops here generally offer quality products for decent. Each charity shop has been given a vintage edge to it, which makes the shopping experience more fun and fashionable. You can now shop with bethany online on our ebay shop. Charity shops in edinburgh find charity shops in edinburgh on the the scotsman directory. With the red cross about to open a shop on raeburn place, this will bring the total number of charity shops in stockbridge to fifteen across a total of thirteen different charity organisations. Whilst the shop is pretty and it has a whole load of clothes around the edges, there wasnt a great deal of browsing to be done in the centre of the shop. A unique charity shopping experience in edinburgh selling ladies and mens fashion. Theyre smart, and sometimes chic, shops, some with polished. Every year, thanks to people like you, we are supporting nearly 7,000 people in scotland. Whether youre looking to donate, volunteer, browse our goods or just looking for more information, call 012205656 now to have your questions answered by our friendly staff.
Bethany christian trust ending homelessness in scotland. More pertinent, though, is the abundance of restaurants in stockbridge. For me, there was nothing that set marys living and giving aside from other charity shops, including similar boutiques nearby. Local charity shops marys living and giving online shop. We sell a wide range of products from clothing, shoes and accessories to books, music, toys and homewares. Along the main comely bank road, theres also still an above average number of charity shops for bargain hunters. Located in fashionable stockbridge, marys living and giving shop for save the children offers the latest donated fashion, accessories and household items. A shortish guide to edinburghs charity shops student blog. The oxfam music shop in edinburgh is the charitys first music shop, offering a wide selection of cds, dvds and vinyl, it is also the only charity music retailer in the city.
Stockbridge strikes the perfect balance between good quality pricing, brands and bricabrac. Find out opening times, what you can buy and donate, and how to volunteer. Hundreds queue outside stockbridge shelter store for january. First stop in our edinburgh shopping guide is stockbridge. This shop is temporarily closed, stockbridge, lothian, uk, eh4 1hx. Whats on edinburgh charity shop wedding dresses to feature in fashion show as speculation grows over who will design meghan markles wedding gown, a small charity shop in the heart of edinburgh.
Edinburgh charity shop wedding dresses to feature in. Some secondhand shops cling on, but mostly residents display refined tastes in basement. A great place to have a coffee and there are an amazing number of shops. Edinburgh stockbridge bridal charity shop the british red cross. Cats protection is the uks leading feline welfare charity. Nov 17, 20 with the red cross about to open a shop on raeburn place, this will bring the total number of charity shops in stockbridge to fifteen across a total of thirteen different charity organisations. Pete jew, manager of shelter scotlands stockbridge shop, said. If, however, youd like to find charity shops in your local area theres a great little free publication produced by the environmental charity changeworks. The best charity shops for finding celebrity castoffs. Stockbridge isnt a neighborhood most tourists know about or visit, but is well worth the 15minute walk from princes street to explore. Find out opening times, what you can buy and donate. Oct 04, 2019 edinburghs bohemian neighbourhood of stockbridge is well known for its distinct and unique mix of charity shops and independent outlets, and attracts regular visitors from near and far. Latest news in stockbridge in city of edinburgh, scotland.
The number of charity shops in edinburgh is a bit overwhelming so i have decided to break them down by neighborhood. I am starting with the neighborhood of stockbridge since it is my all around favorite area for charity shopping in edinburgh. Funded by city of edinburgh council, the map is available online. Our stockbridge store opened in 2017 and thanks to ongoing generous donations of clothes and household goods, it has since provided a vital income stream for our work to rescue. Jan 03, 2011 with top brand names such as prada, dior and lanvin up for grabs, the january sale was always going to attract a crowd in edinburgh s wellheeled stockbridge district. Russian dolls featuring putin and stalin cause shopping frenzy at edinburgh charity shop. Edinburghs bohemian neighbourhood of stockbridge is well known for its distinct and unique mix of charity shops and independent outlets.
There are over 180 business premises in stockbridge itself and as such charity shops will make up just over 8%. Shelter one of the biggest charity shops in stockbridge, shelter is a treasure trove of everything from vinyl records to designer clothing. Stockbridge shelter charity shop s huge designer sale kicks off tomorrow with jimmy choo and more. It has become wellknown amongst collectors of vinyl who relish peering through the window to see a host of records just waiting to be sifted through. Stockbridge has more than a dozen charity shops the majority of them located on raeburn place. Redefining charity shopping, stockbridge is a must visit destination for the charity shop treasure hunter, offering an exciting shopping experience that cant be beaten. Ask for a free quote from charity shops listings near you. Our superstores are much bigger than high street charity shops. Here is a handy guide to a charitable wander around edinburgh. Edinburghs stockbridge area is packed with charity shops. These shops usually have a paid manager, with the other staff being volunteers, and the profits go to the named charity. Nov 21, 20 charity shoppers browse the shelter branch in stockbridge, edinburgh. Interesting places to shop in edinburgh raeburn place. We support families, young people, rough sleepers and people recovering from addiction.
In this video we take a walk round stockbridge in edinburgh. Stockbridge has something of a village atmosphere about it, although it is only a ten to fifteen minute walk from edinburgh city centre. Our charity shop sells a fantastic range of good quality second hand items and new goods. Stockbridge edinburgh 2020 all you need to know before. When it comes to oneofakind finds and charity shops, stockbridge has some of the best shopping in edinburgh, and is one of the best neighborhoods in edinburgh for shopping. We see the waters of leith and the shops and restaurants. Were working with individuals and local communities across scotland to prevent and end homelessness. From the best charity shops in london to manchester and everywhere in between, follow miss vogues guide to the best charity shops in the uk for the ultimate bargain steals. List of charity shops in stockbridge, edinburgh including. This is part of a series on unusual and interesting places to shop in edinburgh, themed around different streets. Shelters flagship store in stockbridge, edinburgh, brings in more money than any other of. Edinburghs top five charity shops the edinburgh reporter. Charity shops in stockbridge, edinburgh ask for free quotes.