Had a wonderful experience in this quaint " double " shop. Upstairs is managed by a very…read moreentertaining older woman who could have her own television show, she is so dry witted and funny. I could have stayed there all afternoon listening. Lots of vintage / antique items, all of them very reasonably priced. The second, larger shop is downstairs, managed by her son. He was charming and delightful, the store was full of beautiful items, again, at nice prices. Such a lovely store, well worth the visit. The owners are such a pleasure to speak with and it's easy to find a treasure there !

This was a word of mouth discovery for me. I heard about it from a friend who heard I was going to…read morebe walking on the New Town side of Edinburgh (a rare occurrence) and decided I should check out this cute little antique shop. And I did. And it was pretty much just what I expected. It's just below ground level, so you have to go down some staircases to get to the shop, whose front is layered with antiques: maps, fur coats, etc. This area, for some reason, is peppered with antique shops. I'm not quite sure why, but I'd put money on it being an area full of richer older folk. It's the only reason I can come up with, anyway. And I'd say it's pretty logically sound. Inside the shop you'll find a cluster of unidentifiable objects. Unidentifiable because you don't really want to pick up an antique to figure out what it is, in case you end up dropping it and breaking it. And there are signs around the shop that tell you to ask the shop owner, a sweet old man who sits in the corner of the shop looking preoccupied. My friend and I did spot some sweet cactus earrings, but decided not to purchase them as they cost 7 pounds. Definitely worth a wander in. There're loads of nooks and crannies that hide mysterious antiques.

This dinky antique shop on Cockburn Street reminds me of someone's attic as it really is a treasure…read moretrove waiting to be explored. It may be small in size but it's packed with antiques as far as the eye can see. My favourite thing about this shop is their excellent range of jewellery in the window. It changes all the time and there are always pieces that catch my eye. When I walked past last week I saw a stunning eternity style ring with diamonds and rubies, it was stunning! I also saw a few other bad boys with diamonds set in them, bling bling! In addition to jewellery they also have beautiful decanters, busts, old money, silverware and various other antiques. Well worth a browse!

Located just on the corner of Portobello High Street, this antiques shop is in a prime place to…read moreattract those passers by who just happen to be have a little look in the window. And before you know it your in there having a closer inspection. This is exactly what happened to myself. With its glass windows, you can see right into the shop, and see the many glorious antiques which are on offer. There is a real good mix match of antiques in Friday Street, with no real focus on a certain period of antiques. This makes it quite random and nice in a way as you are viewing items with different styles from different periods. Prices are not cheapest, well, I suppose antiques are not cheap items are they! A great little shop with friendly staff with chairs, lights, home ware and ornaments galore! A great place to get lost in!

Being a history student, antiques will always attract me, not that I have the money to be able to…read morepurchase anything in such shops, as antiques tend to be pretty expensive. Just like Matthew, I was walking along Portobello when Friday Street Antiques and Curiosities caught my eye. The shop is full to the brim of little bits and pieces, all of which would probably have absolutely no use to you, but that's not the point. The point is that you have a piece of history, and if that's what you are after, then you will love this place. There is no specific date on when the items come from, although most are late 19th century, early 20th, and there is no specific item on sale here and that's why I like it so much, you never know what you are going to find in here. The owner is very knowledgeable of her items and she even gave me bits of information on certain items without me even asking about them!

Great variety of antiques and vintages from records to furniture and crystals. Love it.read more

Drum Farm is incredibly cool. It's a big old warehouse type space full of furniture and other…read morehousehold pieces spanning several centuries. It looks like the space houses the collections of a few different dealers, so the right side of the building tends towards smaller kitchy-er stuff, and the left side tends towards larger pieces. There are also loads of chairs up and random bits stuck on a makeshift mezzanine level. We spoke briefly with someone who was unloading a truck who said that stock turnover is pretty high so you could easily pop in here once a week and see new things every time. Very cool, very funky and very much full of things I want in my house.

Let me tell you a story about a wicker chair…read more Breezing by on a Tuesday afternoon, I was drawn to Courtyard Antiques not just because of its beautiful back lane building, but by a conveniently placed, quaint wicker chair sitting pretty by the shop door. On closer inspection, I realised said chair had caved in at the side - tragic, since it was The One (as far as chairs go anyway). It's a lovely moss green colour with embroidery on the seat. Not being put off by appearances and seeing its potential (I sound like a talent scout - for chairs), I ventured inside to ask the lady how to fix it. What followed was bizarre and wonderful. She had a look at the article, diagnosed it as having been run over, and then offered to give me it for free since she couldn't bear looking at its disfigured side. Insisting that I shouldn't but thanking her for her generosity, I eventually ended up leaving with the battered airloom since she wouldn't let me leave it. Vowing to love it, I wandered half a mile down towards Morningside before ditching the chair in apple blossomed suburbia (Grange Road). It was heartbreaking, leaving the chair spurned and rejected like that, but I had to review...I had to review. I also stay in Glasgow and don't drive, you do the math. Hours later, I got caught with a pang of guilt. That chair had survived since the 50s (so I was informed) and there was a light shower...I had to save it! Hurrying way back westward, the chair was (unbelievably) still there! School kids had not ravished it, dogs had not pooed on it, and no one had snaffled it up. I carried it back and offered it to another antique stockist nearby who is now storing it for me till next week. How lovely are those people?! He didn't even think I was ridiculous for waddling about for miles with a chair...he didn't bat an eyelid. I should've really spared you that story and talked some more about Courtyard, but I had to tell somebody! On with the rest of the review...it's a very classy establishment and looks like an old extended living room. Sometimes looks like a drawing room in parts (that'll be the Georgian tables and Victorian dressers). There's an eclectic assortment of stock very neatly and lovingly placed around the store. Prices vary depending on what you're buying but everything is in mint condition, so it's an investment more than anything else. I'm not just five starring because I got a free chair out of this. It's great to come across somewhere professional and tidy, where the staff really care about the stock. That's why, despite its flaws, I'm gonna love that chair forever - because even bfore its accident it was well maintained by a woman who is passionate about her job and her customers! Conservation For Chairs - it's my new chairty.

A lot of antiques shops can from the exterior seem a little oppressive, uninviting and almost…read moresmugly looking down on you and encouraging you to walk past on the basis that it's unlikely you'll be doing more than just browsing. I'm not too offended, because this is largely the case, though I do still like walking round antiques shops, just on the off chance I'll stumble upon something that I simply must have or that will prove to be unbelievably useful which I would have never found elsewhere. However, as you can probably tell from the photo, this place has more of a relaxed feel to it and feels inviting even to a self confessed browser like me. Once you've ventured into the shop you'll find that this is your stereotypical antiques shop with a wide variety of items on display ranging all the way between furniture and little trinkets. As antiques shops go this is the best kind - the kind you can spend ages searching through before unveiling some hidden treasure. Quite frankly it's a pleasure just walking round and you are likely to find something that will catch your imagination enough to encourage a purchase.

I love these sort of little dusty antique shops and Allan K L Jackson is a perfect example. Once…read moreyou nip inside you feel transported back to Victorian times, like a portal Dickens' Old Curiosity Shop, this little store has everything if you are willing to search hard enough. Buried amongst the piles of antiques are toys, games, glasses, cutlery, watches, furniture, sports equipment and anything else you could possibly want. Chances are you didn't think you wanted it and come out very confused as to why you bought a cheese grater from the 1940s or something equally random but inside the shop it seems like the perfect gift for that quirky old aunt everyone has. The owner, I assume Allan himself but I don't want to make some form of antique shop faux pas by leaping to conclusions, is really friendly and seems genuinely pleased that you have popped in to have a look. Whether you are buying anything or just browsing, he is helpful and keen to impart some of his knowledge on you. As the other reviewers have mentioned he is more than happy to hold an item for you and is always keen to forage for other things in and amongst the mounds of curiosities in his shop

This is an inviting and interesting antique shop in Newington which offers high quality furniture,…read moreornamnets and rugs at reasonable prices. Although the owner doesn't stock the highest quality stuff and most of it is second or third hand, it's all in relatively good condition and priced accordingly. The shop has a cool ambiance and feels like it's in its own little world. I didn't buy anything but after a look around you feel inspired to surround yourself with old stuff. The owner told says that he get's new stock in frequently and he can reserve certain items for interested customers. Allan K L Jackson is definitely a place to visit either for furnishing things or just a look round.

Antiques and Stuff is a smallish outlet packed full of special, unusual furniture pieces from…read morevarious eras. If you're looking for a box full of oddities and trinkets, they're not to be found in here. However, if you are a collector of antiques, special items or are looking to make some money at an auction (the more cynical side) then the furniture in here is very lucrative. In like new condition and utterly gorgeous, the old dressers and ornate, 1920s cupboards are beguiling as well as being extremely well preserved. Admittedly I was on the hunt for some wee collectables, so I didn't come out of here with a wardrobe. I live in Glasgow, so it would've been difficult lugging it back home. I did however appreciate the courtesy of the shop owner, and the ripest pickings of his antiques. There were some rare and timeless treasures to be had, so if you're looking to give a classic edge to your home then it's worth coming in for a browse.

Antiques and Stuff is one of the many second hand shops in the area, but nothing really stands out…read morehere. When i went in for a look I couldn't see anything unique or of great value. More like an upper class charity shop than an Antique shop. The staff were very nice though and were able to answer my tricky questions about where it was made and who by.

I admire what this place does, they collect and restore old fashioned furniture to an excellent…read morestandard, so much so that they offer a 15 year guarantee on everything. What I don't admire is the £995 for a table...

This place is absolutely fantastic and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it one day when The Man dragged…read moremy hungover bum out the door and for a walk to discover our new neighborhood. We are doing up our house at the moment and, having moved from a flat, are in desperate need for furniture. We'd chosen to visit this part of town to check out the antique stores and happened upon Vintage and Reclaimed. The owner explained that the furniture is all new, but his standard stock is made from reclaimed timbers which gives it a fantastic look. He also stocks furniture made by someone down south (I think??) which has a more finished look to it and is also gorgeous. The best part about this place is that they are willing to make what you want to size. This means that if you fall in love with a piece of furniture they have on the shop floor and devastatingly discover that it won't fit in your house, not a problem! They will make one of the size and colour which you like. On top of this, the prices are SO reasonable. Seriously. The Man and I are looking for a massive wardrobe and the one we found here was a good £700+ cheaper than any other one we liked. After we left here we visited the aforementioned antique stores but just kept saying "it's not as good as Vintage and Reclaimed" so we gave up and decided that once the building work is done, we will scrape together our pennies and spend them all here.