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Charity Shops in City of Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh has 92 charity shops, making it a great place to find and visit second-hand shops. The region is home to charity shop chains 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

Charity shops are spread across City of Edinburgh, with many located in popular towns and cities such as Edinburgh and Queensferry.

What do charity shops sell in City of Edinburgh?

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

When are charity shops open in City of 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 towns like Edinburgh

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 City of Edinburgh

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Charity shops listed: 92; From local boutiques to superstores
Shopper reviews: 32; From shoppers who have visited
Open Sundays: 64; of the shops listed
Budget-friendly: 47%; From shopper reviews

List of Charity Shops

92 charity shops in City of Edinburgh — page 6 of 7.

Marie Curie

162 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1AH, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Marie Curie

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

Today 9:30am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Marie Curie

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

Today 9:30am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Charity Shop Gift Card · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Oxfam Shop

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

Today 9:30am–5:30pm

Sells Books

Oxfam Shop

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

Today 9:30am–5:30pm

Sells Clothing · Homeware

Samaritans Charity Shop

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

Today 10am–5:30pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Homeware · Music

Save the Children

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

Today 10am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Save the Children

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

Today 9:30am–5:30pm

Sells Accessories · Boutique · Clothing · Homeware · Misc

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Save the Children

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

Today 9am–4pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing · Music

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Shelter

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

Today 10am–5:30pm

Sells Books · Music · Vintage

Shelter

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

Today 10am–5pm

Sells Books · Music · Vintage

Shelter

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

Today 10am–6pm

Sells Books · Music · Vintage

Shelter Charity Shop

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

Today 9:30am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Clothing

Shelter Charity Shop

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

Today 10am–5:45pm

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about charity shops in City of Edinburgh

How many charity shops are there in City of Edinburgh?

City of Edinburgh has 92 charity shops spread across its towns. They include British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Shelter, Oxfam GB and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

What are the best charity shops in City of Edinburgh?

Based on reviews, the top charity shops in City of 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 City of Edinburgh?

Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Volunteer-run shops in smaller towns may keep shorter hours.

What can I find in charity shops in City of Edinburgh?

Charity shops in City of Edinburgh usually have clothing, accessories, books, homeware — the mix differs from one town to the next.

Which towns in City of Edinburgh have the most charity shops?

Edinburgh and Queensferry have the most. The map above shows every charity shop in City of Edinburgh.