A beloved thrift store in Edinburgh has been named one of the best for vintage clothing in the UK.
The spot is featured alongside locations across the country, including places in London, Llangollen and Dorset.
Introducing the list, The Times said: "Britain’s best vintage shops are history in textile form, whether you want to pick up a Fifties swing dress or a Nineties bucket hat (very much back on trend for summer).
"Typically run by passionate shopkeepers, these treasure troves are best visited at weekends or whenever you have more time to browse. With summer sales in full swing, these are the ones to visit."
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W Armstrong & Son in the Old Town of Edinburgh was the Scottish spot named among the best for vintage fashion in the UK by The Times.
Discussing the shop, the newspaper said: "Originally a men’s clothing emporium that opened in 1840, Armstrong’s still has traces of its past — there’s always a strong showing of kilts and tweed — but it’s also now the best-loved pitstop in the Scottish capital for all forms of preloved clothes.
"There are four shops in the city; the original branch on bar-filled Grassmarket gets students and collectors through its doors (armstrongsvintage.co.uk)."
For those looking to make a weekend of their visit to the store, the publication adds: "A couple of doors along the Apex has nice rooms, some with excellent views of Edinburgh Castle, which is a 10-minute walk away, should you wish to head there in your new finery."
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