Capability Scotland

Capability is one of the charity shops that usually looks a bit tired inside. The stock is, as always, really good and I tend to find nice items in here, but it’s all presented in such a lack-​lustre manner that I wouldn’t be surprised if people almost immediately give up. It’s just not a very visually appealing shop.
However, let me reiterate the quality of the stock here. It’s very good and prices are keen. Capability hasn’t turned into some of the greedier charity shops out there with bobbled Primark tops for £8. Prices reflect the stock quality and wear and tear accurately, which is to be valued these days!
As we’re in winter there’s currently a massive selection of coats and jackets on display. Take a look at the jewellery on offer — there are some really pretty costume pieces in the glass cabinet. Books are reasonable, but there’s not much in the way of DVDs and games.
Go here for the clothes and don’t be disheartened by the sad décor! Rake and ye shall find :)

Capability Scotland’s shop on St John’s Road is one of many charity shops in the Costorphine area of Edinburgh. There’s nothing amazingly remarkable about this shop — I can’t say that it really stands out from the other local ones. This charity calls itself Scotland’s leading disability organisation, and so buying from and giving to this shop will obviously help to support their work. The shop itself has the normal charity shop range of clothes, books, bric a brac and other miscellaneous items. Always worth a rummage to find a genuine bargain.