Birthlink Thrift Shops
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Sharing tat, treasure and nonsense from two of Scotland's Oldest Charity Shops, based In Edinburgh.
Posts by Neil He/Him
Posts by Neil He/Him
YEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!
LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS!!
Now you'll have no excuse for not noticing us!
Huge thank you to Solas Signs for being top eggs and making this for us!
LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS!!
Now you'll have no excuse for not noticing us!
Huge thank you to Solas Signs for being top eggs and making this for us!
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
YEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!
LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS!!
Now you'll have no excuse for not noticing us!
Huge thank you to Solas Signs for being top eggs and making this for us!
LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS!!
Now you'll have no excuse for not noticing us!
Huge thank you to Solas Signs for being top eggs and making this for us!
It's the 'Thrift Shop's niche book, book club' A fairly safe choice this week
Ecological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds by David Lack
You'll have a copy already, but this one's a 1st edition
Unfortunately We need a new venue to host, the Usher Hall stopped answering my calls after the incident
Ecological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds by David Lack
You'll have a copy already, but this one's a 1st edition
Unfortunately We need a new venue to host, the Usher Hall stopped answering my calls after the incident
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It's the 'Thrift Shop's niche book, book club' A fairly safe choice this week
Ecological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds by David Lack
You'll have a copy already, but this one's a 1st edition
Unfortunately We need a new venue to host, the Usher Hall stopped answering my calls after the incident
Ecological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds by David Lack
You'll have a copy already, but this one's a 1st edition
Unfortunately We need a new venue to host, the Usher Hall stopped answering my calls after the incident
C.E Hubbard really didn't like informants huh?
Just like that old saying: Snitches get described and illustrated in a 428 page paperback.
Just like that old saying: Snitches get described and illustrated in a 428 page paperback.
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
C.E Hubbard really didn't like informants huh?
Just like that old saying: Snitches get described and illustrated in a 428 page paperback.
Just like that old saying: Snitches get described and illustrated in a 428 page paperback.
Mind last week when I said I was going through some sexy maps and I'd post some, then promptly didn't.
Well!
These are all from 1940-57 they'll be in a box in shop 1 today and shop 2 tomorrow! Just to confuse you 😂
Well!
These are all from 1940-57 they'll be in a box in shop 1 today and shop 2 tomorrow! Just to confuse you 😂
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Mind last week when I said I was going through some sexy maps and I'd post some, then promptly didn't.
Well!
These are all from 1940-57 they'll be in a box in shop 1 today and shop 2 tomorrow! Just to confuse you 😂
Well!
These are all from 1940-57 they'll be in a box in shop 1 today and shop 2 tomorrow! Just to confuse you 😂
Not a map... I lied to you, but it is beautiful
Cinderella by Jan Pienkowski. Stunning illustrations.
Cinderella by Jan Pienkowski. Stunning illustrations.
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Not a map... I lied to you, but it is beautiful
Cinderella by Jan Pienkowski. Stunning illustrations.
Cinderella by Jan Pienkowski. Stunning illustrations.
I'm checking piles of beautiful maps, I'll be sure to spam you with a few! Here's the first!
1960 map of Tehran, just gorgeous. Slight tear along one of the folds
I'm a big fan of bookshops being listed as places of importance along with embassies and government ministries.
This one is £15 🤘
1960 map of Tehran, just gorgeous. Slight tear along one of the folds
I'm a big fan of bookshops being listed as places of importance along with embassies and government ministries.
This one is £15 🤘
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I'm checking piles of beautiful maps, I'll be sure to spam you with a few! Here's the first!
1960 map of Tehran, just gorgeous. Slight tear along one of the folds
I'm a big fan of bookshops being listed as places of importance along with embassies and government ministries.
This one is £15 🤘
1960 map of Tehran, just gorgeous. Slight tear along one of the folds
I'm a big fan of bookshops being listed as places of importance along with embassies and government ministries.
This one is £15 🤘
You guys love tins right?
Because boy do I got a tin for you!!
A still sealed tiny tin of Forth Rail Bridge paint. Great if you have a tiny bridge in need of a lick of paint, not so great if you have a large bridge to paint.
Because boy do I got a tin for you!!
A still sealed tiny tin of Forth Rail Bridge paint. Great if you have a tiny bridge in need of a lick of paint, not so great if you have a large bridge to paint.
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
You guys love tins right?
Because boy do I got a tin for you!!
A still sealed tiny tin of Forth Rail Bridge paint. Great if you have a tiny bridge in need of a lick of paint, not so great if you have a large bridge to paint.
Because boy do I got a tin for you!!
A still sealed tiny tin of Forth Rail Bridge paint. Great if you have a tiny bridge in need of a lick of paint, not so great if you have a large bridge to paint.
Continuing our series on 'books for people that don't read books but are looking for an accessible way in'.
I present, 'Reinforced Concrete Bridges' and the incredibly popular sequel, 'Joints & Cracks In Concrete'.
Think they made a film of this one with Jason Statham playing Concrete.
I present, 'Reinforced Concrete Bridges' and the incredibly popular sequel, 'Joints & Cracks In Concrete'.
Think they made a film of this one with Jason Statham playing Concrete.
October 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Continuing our series on 'books for people that don't read books but are looking for an accessible way in'.
I present, 'Reinforced Concrete Bridges' and the incredibly popular sequel, 'Joints & Cracks In Concrete'.
Think they made a film of this one with Jason Statham playing Concrete.
I present, 'Reinforced Concrete Bridges' and the incredibly popular sequel, 'Joints & Cracks In Concrete'.
Think they made a film of this one with Jason Statham playing Concrete.
The Cattle of the Tropics, one of the casual reader
October 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Cattle of the Tropics, one of the casual reader
Moda at George, Giorgio Moroder, Moda at George, Giorgio Moroder, Moda at George, Giorgio Moroder, George at Moroder Moda at Girogio Georgeio at Modaroder Giorgio Moda at Mordor...
Send help.
Send help.
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Moda at George, Giorgio Moroder, Moda at George, Giorgio Moroder, Moda at George, Giorgio Moroder, George at Moroder Moda at Girogio Georgeio at Modaroder Giorgio Moda at Mordor...
Send help.
Send help.
Alright gang, what's the worst thing you've ever won in a raffle?
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Alright gang, what's the worst thing you've ever won in a raffle?
Treasure!!
One of our intrepid book volunteers has uncovered a real gem, this tiny pamphlet about the construction and formation of a co-op branch in Dunfermline is literally one of a kind (if you discount the ones which are presumably still in the walls of the buildings in Dunfermline).
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One of our intrepid book volunteers has uncovered a real gem, this tiny pamphlet about the construction and formation of a co-op branch in Dunfermline is literally one of a kind (if you discount the ones which are presumably still in the walls of the buildings in Dunfermline).
1/2
October 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Treasure!!
One of our intrepid book volunteers has uncovered a real gem, this tiny pamphlet about the construction and formation of a co-op branch in Dunfermline is literally one of a kind (if you discount the ones which are presumably still in the walls of the buildings in Dunfermline).
1/2
One of our intrepid book volunteers has uncovered a real gem, this tiny pamphlet about the construction and formation of a co-op branch in Dunfermline is literally one of a kind (if you discount the ones which are presumably still in the walls of the buildings in Dunfermline).
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Would you look at that! Our first Artist in Residence has really risen to the challenge!
We're now stocking a whole host of incredible artworks, prints, cards and stickers by the super talented Carbi_D.
Come, buy some things, support a local artist and support us! Now in shop 2.
We're now stocking a whole host of incredible artworks, prints, cards and stickers by the super talented Carbi_D.
Come, buy some things, support a local artist and support us! Now in shop 2.
July 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Would you look at that! Our first Artist in Residence has really risen to the challenge!
We're now stocking a whole host of incredible artworks, prints, cards and stickers by the super talented Carbi_D.
Come, buy some things, support a local artist and support us! Now in shop 2.
We're now stocking a whole host of incredible artworks, prints, cards and stickers by the super talented Carbi_D.
Come, buy some things, support a local artist and support us! Now in shop 2.
Friends!! We're looking for volunteers with overly complicated job titles!
Custodian of analogue media and research lead:
We're looking for someone to help sort our books 😎 keep the shelves fresh this will also include researching prices of some really cool old books!
Custodian of analogue media and research lead:
We're looking for someone to help sort our books 😎 keep the shelves fresh this will also include researching prices of some really cool old books!
July 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Friends!! We're looking for volunteers with overly complicated job titles!
Custodian of analogue media and research lead:
We're looking for someone to help sort our books 😎 keep the shelves fresh this will also include researching prices of some really cool old books!
Custodian of analogue media and research lead:
We're looking for someone to help sort our books 😎 keep the shelves fresh this will also include researching prices of some really cool old books!
Me too man, me too.
June 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Me too man, me too.
Calling all artists, crafters, makers, potters, upcycles, knitters, felters, collagers, writers, photographers, screen printers, dressmakers, creatives of all shapes and sizes!
Starting in a couple of weeks we'll have a dedicated space for our talented community to sell their work from our shop! 🧵
Starting in a couple of weeks we'll have a dedicated space for our talented community to sell their work from our shop! 🧵
June 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Calling all artists, crafters, makers, potters, upcycles, knitters, felters, collagers, writers, photographers, screen printers, dressmakers, creatives of all shapes and sizes!
Starting in a couple of weeks we'll have a dedicated space for our talented community to sell their work from our shop! 🧵
Starting in a couple of weeks we'll have a dedicated space for our talented community to sell their work from our shop! 🧵
Alright kids! I need you all to pray to the thriftshop gods & cross your paws. Sunshine is what we want!
We've a well sexy spot for the meadows festival this year, just off middle meadow walk!
Around 1000 items of clothing, enough for different stock each day.
If you wear clothes, it's for you!
We've a well sexy spot for the meadows festival this year, just off middle meadow walk!
Around 1000 items of clothing, enough for different stock each day.
If you wear clothes, it's for you!
June 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Alright kids! I need you all to pray to the thriftshop gods & cross your paws. Sunshine is what we want!
We've a well sexy spot for the meadows festival this year, just off middle meadow walk!
Around 1000 items of clothing, enough for different stock each day.
If you wear clothes, it's for you!
We've a well sexy spot for the meadows festival this year, just off middle meadow walk!
Around 1000 items of clothing, enough for different stock each day.
If you wear clothes, it's for you!
Nerds!!
Vintage 1978 Doctor Who Jigsaws!
These are so good. The boxes are a wee bit sun bleached but they're still great man!
£25 each or all 4 for £90 🙂
Vintage 1978 Doctor Who Jigsaws!
These are so good. The boxes are a wee bit sun bleached but they're still great man!
£25 each or all 4 for £90 🙂
May 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Nerds!!
Vintage 1978 Doctor Who Jigsaws!
These are so good. The boxes are a wee bit sun bleached but they're still great man!
£25 each or all 4 for £90 🙂
Vintage 1978 Doctor Who Jigsaws!
These are so good. The boxes are a wee bit sun bleached but they're still great man!
£25 each or all 4 for £90 🙂
In honour of World Goth Day. Rook, a card game from 1924. Absolutely stunning, those illustrations man!
101 years old, In incredible condition. I cannot remember how much it is, you'll have to come and have a look!
101 years old, In incredible condition. I cannot remember how much it is, you'll have to come and have a look!
May 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
In honour of World Goth Day. Rook, a card game from 1924. Absolutely stunning, those illustrations man!
101 years old, In incredible condition. I cannot remember how much it is, you'll have to come and have a look!
101 years old, In incredible condition. I cannot remember how much it is, you'll have to come and have a look!
I also took down the thrift shop sign before moving into the new shop, and revealed this ghost sign, turns out we were a blouse specialist all along!
Not sure how old it is, it was a bookshop before we moved in!
#ghostsign #edinburgh
Not sure how old it is, it was a bookshop before we moved in!
#ghostsign #edinburgh
May 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I also took down the thrift shop sign before moving into the new shop, and revealed this ghost sign, turns out we were a blouse specialist all along!
Not sure how old it is, it was a bookshop before we moved in!
#ghostsign #edinburgh
Not sure how old it is, it was a bookshop before we moved in!
#ghostsign #edinburgh
Last Saturday, we held a (sort of) human chain!
It may not have been quite as planned, however! I had a great time, the sun was shining and loads of you lovely lot came out to help!
I would like to say a huge thank you to you all!
Next time you move house, let me know, I owe you all a favour 😂
It may not have been quite as planned, however! I had a great time, the sun was shining and loads of you lovely lot came out to help!
I would like to say a huge thank you to you all!
Next time you move house, let me know, I owe you all a favour 😂
May 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Last Saturday, we held a (sort of) human chain!
It may not have been quite as planned, however! I had a great time, the sun was shining and loads of you lovely lot came out to help!
I would like to say a huge thank you to you all!
Next time you move house, let me know, I owe you all a favour 😂
It may not have been quite as planned, however! I had a great time, the sun was shining and loads of you lovely lot came out to help!
I would like to say a huge thank you to you all!
Next time you move house, let me know, I owe you all a favour 😂
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Perhaps once you've picked up some new old books, pop along here.....
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I filmed the journey from the old shop, to the new, it took me 4 minutes 33 seconds to walk, and I'm not a fast walker.
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
May 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Perhaps once you've picked up some new old books, pop along here.....
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Todays the day gang!
Human Chain from our old shop to the new to help move our remaining stock!!
Please wear sunscreen!
2pm Lochrin buildings shop!
🩷🩷🩷
Human Chain from our old shop to the new to help move our remaining stock!!
Please wear sunscreen!
2pm Lochrin buildings shop!
🩷🩷🩷
I filmed the journey from the old shop, to the new, it took me 4 minutes 33 seconds to walk, and I'm not a fast walker.
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
May 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Todays the day gang!
Human Chain from our old shop to the new to help move our remaining stock!!
Please wear sunscreen!
2pm Lochrin buildings shop!
🩷🩷🩷
Human Chain from our old shop to the new to help move our remaining stock!!
Please wear sunscreen!
2pm Lochrin buildings shop!
🩷🩷🩷
I filmed the journey from the old shop, to the new, it took me 4 minutes 33 seconds to walk, and I'm not a fast walker.
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
May 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I filmed the journey from the old shop, to the new, it took me 4 minutes 33 seconds to walk, and I'm not a fast walker.
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
But!! Imagine a thousand items passing hand to hand along this route. What a beautiful thing!
2pm Saturday, help us form a human chain!
Reposted by Birthlink Thrift Shops
Friends!!
(Sorry for the radio silence, it's been HECTIC!)
Anyway!!
This Saturday, we're going to be creating a human chain! From our old shop,.to new to transfer the last of our stock!
So, if you can spare an hour, it would be lovely to see you all!!
Reposts greatly appreciated! 🩷
(Sorry for the radio silence, it's been HECTIC!)
Anyway!!
This Saturday, we're going to be creating a human chain! From our old shop,.to new to transfer the last of our stock!
So, if you can spare an hour, it would be lovely to see you all!!
Reposts greatly appreciated! 🩷
May 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Friends!!
(Sorry for the radio silence, it's been HECTIC!)
Anyway!!
This Saturday, we're going to be creating a human chain! From our old shop,.to new to transfer the last of our stock!
So, if you can spare an hour, it would be lovely to see you all!!
Reposts greatly appreciated! 🩷
(Sorry for the radio silence, it's been HECTIC!)
Anyway!!
This Saturday, we're going to be creating a human chain! From our old shop,.to new to transfer the last of our stock!
So, if you can spare an hour, it would be lovely to see you all!!
Reposts greatly appreciated! 🩷