Shoppers queue from 4am outside Scotland’s first Uniqlo store for huge opening

SHOPPERS were spotted queuing from 4am outside Scotland’s only Uniqlo store ahead of its opening today.

Hundreds of fashion fans lined up outside the Japanese retailer hours before its official launch at 9am.

Images show scores of punters on Princes Street in a huge queue that stretched around to the city’s Hanover Street.

The first 100 customers through the door received a goody bag.

Shoppers will also be in with the chance of winning a trip to Tokyo, by scanning the app with any purchase during opening weekend to be entered into the draw.

Set across two floors, the bright, trendy shop showcases the popular brand’s full collection for men, women, kids and babies. 

And they have some unique collaborations in the new Princes Street store – including teaming up with Irn-Bru.

As well as being packed full of the brand’s quirky and functional staples there will also be a tearoom – making it just the second Uniqlo in the UK to have a cafe in-store.

Developed in partnership with Japanese eatery Katsute100, the space will offer customers Japanese inspired refreshments on the first floor, overlooking Princes Street Gardens and the spectacular Edinburgh Castle.

Alessandro Dudech, Chief Operating Officer,  said: “We are delighted to bring Uniqlo to the thriving city of Edinburgh.

“Our brand is dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality clothing that caters to the needs and preferences of diverse lifestyles.

“With our presence in Edinburgh, we aim to become an integral part of the local community, offering a unique shopping experience that blends style, comfort and affordability.” 

Meanwhile, there will also be a RE.UNIQLO Studio where customers can recycle, repair or remake their favourite Uniqlo items so they can keep wearing and loving them for longer.

In partnership with Scotland’s other national drink, Irn-Bru, customers can add Bru-themed embroidery pieces to their Uniqlo items for a limited time only, until the end of May 2024.

And Uniqlo will partner with charity Social Bite to support its mission to end homelessness. As part of the partnership the fashion brand will create in-store job opportunities for the people the charity supports.

Uniqlo currently has 19 stores in the UK.

The new Edinburgh Princes Street store follows the launch of the One Oxford Street branch in London on April 18.