W Armstrong & Son

With four locations dotted across the city, Armstrong’s has been a giant of the Edinburgh vintage scene since 1840. You never know what you’ll discover in this treasure trove, where 19th-century ballgowns hang from the ceilings and 1970s platform heels line the shelves.   
W Armstrong & Son, Various locations, Edinburgh. 

Glickman’s Confectionery

American candy stores may line high streets nowadays, but Glickman’s is a cornucopia of old-fashioned confectionery, from boiled sweets to toffees. The shop has long been a favourite of sweet-toothed Glaswegians, winning the Glasgow Business Award for the city’s favourite business earlier this ear. Going strong since 1903, they handmake their sweets from family recipes passed down through the years.  
Glickman’s Confectionery, 157 London Road, Glasgow. 

Dee Of Trongate

First opened in 1951 and proud to call themselves the UK’s oldest retro retailer, this Trongate locale became a staple of mod fashion in mid-century Glasgow and now caters to various musical subcultures, from rockabillies to rude boys.
Dee Of Trongate, 170 Trongate, Glasgow.