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Charity Shops in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has 91 charity shops, offering plenty of options for second-hand shopping, including well-known organisations such as British Heart Foundation (12), Cancer Research UK (10), Shelter (7), Oxfam GB (6) and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (6), alongside shops like Birthlink Thrift Shop and Goodies Charity

Shops are located across Edinburgh, including popular areas such as Morningside Road, Nicolson Street, Raeburn Place, Portobello High Street and Bruntsfield Place.

What do charity shops sell in Edinburgh?

Many charity shops sell donated clothing, accessories, books and homeware.

When are charity shops open in Edinburgh?

Typical opening hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Where to find the best charity shops?

Many of the best-rated charity shops are in popular areas like Nicolson Street, Bruntsfield Place and Morningside Road

Frugal Frenchie

The Salvation Army

"Best charity shop in Edinburgh with the best windows!! Vintage section is my favourite and always find some hidden gems, but 50p book offer, kids clothes 10 for £1 and £1 sale section (I have found loads of stuff every week) definitely keeps our wardrobes full! Staff are great and always singing!! Definitely worth a visit ❤️❤️❤️"

Beebopbopbee

Birthlink Thrift Shop

"Quirky, old school thrift shop with curious collections of clothes and accessories. They also have a vinted page ! https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/153295303-birthlinkthriftshop Lots of Scottish pieces when I visted, tartan, kilts, knitwear, beanies, scarves."

frank

British Red Cross

"this BRC always has the best selection ever, lots of new Zara donated as well as lots of men’s and women’s formal and business wear. I even got an iPod here once 😅"

Charity Shops Near Me in Edinburgh

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Charity shops listed: 91; From local boutiques to superstores
Shopper reviews: 32; From shoppers who have visited
Open Sundays: 63; of the shops listed
Budget-friendly: 46%; From shopper reviews

List of Charity Shops

91 charity shops in Edinburgh — page 6 of 7.

Marie Curie

125 Street Johns Road, Edinburgh, EH12 7SB, United Kingdom

Today Closed

Sells Accessories · Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Marie Curie

2 Montagu Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5QX, United Kingdom

Today Closed

Sells Accessories · Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Oxfam Shop

25 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HU, United Kingdom

Today 11am–5pm

Sells Books

Oxfam Shop

120-122 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9EJ, United Kingdom

Today 11:30am–5pm

Sells Clothing · Homeware

Samaritans Charity Shop

136 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9EH, United Kingdom

Today 11am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Homeware · Music

Save the Children

144 Marchmont Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1AQ, United Kingdom

Today 12pm–4pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Save the Children

34A Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HN, United Kingdom

Today 12pm–4pm

Sells Accessories · Boutique · Clothing · Homeware · Misc

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Save the Children

390 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5HX, United Kingdom

Today Closed

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Shelter

134 Nicolson St, Edinburgh, EH8 9EH, United Kingdom

Today 11am–5:30pm

Sells Books · Music · Vintage

Shelter

161 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 7SD, United Kingdom

Today 11am–4pm

Sells Books · Music · Vintage

Shelter

104 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh, EH4 1HH, United Kingdom

Today 11am–5pm

Sells Books · Music · Vintage

Shelter Charity Shop

104 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY, United Kingdom

Today 11:30am–4:30pm

Sells Accessories · Clothing

Shelter Charity Shop

39 Forrest Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2QP, United Kingdom

Today 12pm–4pm

Sells Accessories · Boutique · Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing · Misc · Shelter

St Columba's Hospice

195 Portobello High St, Edinburgh, EH15 1EU, United Kingdom

Today 10am–4pm

Sells Accessories · Clothing

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about charity shops in Edinburgh

How many charity shops are there in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has 91 charity shops listed on Ganddee. Chains here include British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Shelter, Oxfam GB and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

What are the best charity shops in Edinburgh?

Based on reviews, the top charity shops in Edinburgh are The Salvation Army (5.0/5), Birthlink Thrift Shop (5.0/5), British Red Cross (5.0/5).

What time do charity shops open in Edinburgh?

Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM That's typical for Edinburgh, but volunteer-run shops can differ.

What can I find in charity shops in Edinburgh?

Charity shops in Edinburgh usually have clothing, accessories, books, homeware — no two visits are the same.

Which part of Edinburgh is best for charity shopping?

Morningside Road, Nicolson Street, Raeburn Place, Portobello High Street and Bruntsfield Place have the most shops within walking distance of each other. The map above shows exactly where each one is.