November 2023 by Phill Tebbutt
A nice well kept charity shop
August 2023 by Struan Robertson
Amazing. Lots of lovely, great quality second hand stuff at very reasonable prices. Shop beautifully laid out and staff very friendly and helpful.
February 2022 by Beth Millar
Always find staff helpful + polite to me, even keeping items for a couple of days till I can get back with my carWell done volunteers
February 2022 by Kelly Paget
The last two times I have given or attempted to give donations into this shop I have left feeling insulted. The attitude of the women that work in the Bridge of Allan branch needs addressing. It?s the manner. Why do I feel spoken down to? It shouldn?t be the case when trying to donate to charity.
November 2019 by Michael Gardner
Some good second hand things, and very friendly staff, made our two year old feel very at home on our many visits
December 2013 by Cressida F.
Vintage shops can be a bit scary, a bit like you shouldn't really touch it if you don't want it. Unlike a vintage fair, a vintage shop can make you feel like rummaging is sort of gauche. And if you have to ask how much it is... Not Strathcarron. Infused with that lovely, slightly musty smell that is bound to accompany a complete rack of fur coats in excellent condition, it feels in some ways more like a charity shop. Funny that... Strathcarron is a hospice organisation and this vintage shop is in aid of the charity, stocking second-hand items and some cannily upcycled stuff too. The quality - and value - of merchandise in here really is quite something. Perfect furs come in at around £120, a beautiful white woollen beret for £7.50, a tray full of brooches and baubles for round about a fiver each... we also spied a snazzy 80s twin-set (complete with, of course, shoulder pads), an utterly terrifying marionette and lots and lots of beautiful china and tea sets. I ended up buying a couple of exquisite brooches as Christmas gifts for my goddaughters, and a gorgeous two-tier cake stand with flowers and gilt edging for just £12 for one of my best friends in Yorkshire. (Note to self: mustn't share this review on Facebook like I normally do... way to kill the surprise...) There were also some cake stands made by a local crafter using pretty plates separated by an upturned champagne flute; a really smart idea. The proprietor is very cheerful and friendly and didn't seem to mind that Nicola C and I were in there just chattering away and browsing aimlessly for quite some time. It's not a messy explosion of a shop - things are really quite tidily laid out - but it doesn't feel prim. There's no problem with picking something up and playing around with it, and no sense that you're obliged to buy. And it was open on a Sunday! Hurrah! Possibly just a Christmas season thing, but excellent nonetheless. Some things (a couple of coats I spotted, for example) wouldn't be out of place in any other charity shop, but there are nevertheless lots of items that are clearly what one would understand by "vintage" - such as an utterly drool-worthy pair of white button-up gloves in the window, and a pair of old ice skates in butter-soft white leather. And as for the range of lovely framed paintings and mezzotints near the counter - well, it's a wonder I managed to get away only spending £19.
December 2013 by Nicola C.
They've got A LOT more clothes in store since I first visited Strathcarron Vintage just after it's opening. Whilst it can be hit and miss, I've spotted a few worthy pieces! The china section is definitely worth a browse if you love vintage style tea cup sets and staff are always friendly. You most definitely can get yourself a bargain! My new brown brogue timberland shoes (£10!) are testament to that! Happy thrifting!
December 2013 by Darren C.
A place I'd like to spend more time. What I initially thought would be an overpriced charity shop, selling trivial odds and ends, surprised me in the best of ways. The little time I spent there I was able to find some wonderful, and charming pieces of furniture and decor. Having been looking for a larger mirror for my flat for a while I was blown away when I found a large gilded framed mirror which has the Disney's Snow White, magic mirror feel. And best if all it did not cost me a fortune. In fact everything is well priced and charming. I really would like to come back here soon to have a bit more time to look around. Lastly and also very importantly the staff are so approachable and kind natured. They seem genuinely happy to be doing what they are doing and some of them voluntarily. Well played Strathcarron Vintage. Well played.
