First look inside Scotland’s only UNIQLO – from a tearoom to cut-price bargains

JAPANESE fashion favourite UNIQLO is getting ready to open its first Scottish store in Edinburgh tomorrow.

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.

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.” 

There are some amazing offers from the store on opening day. The first 100 customers through the door will receive a goody bag while app customers will 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.

And there will be limited price promotions exclusive to the Princes Street store on items such as Ultra Light Down, Extra Fine Merino sweaters, pleated wide pants and selected innerwear for both men and women.

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.

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.

Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, said: “It’s fantastic news that UNIQLO, a global brand and one of Japan’s foremost casual wear retailers, has chosen Princes Street here in the Capital as the location for their flagship Scottish store.

“This is testament to the pull of our city to major international companies and I’m really looking forward to seeing the store open its doors. I’m encouraged to hear that UNIQLO will be partnering with local charity, Social Bite, working towards ending homelessness.

“Edinburgh is a city that is truly open for business and I’m excited to see what the future holds for Princes Street and beyond. I’m sure UNIQLO will make their mark here and I wish them every success.”