The General Store Selkirk

Reuse · Repair

The General Store, Selkirk is a unique sustainability ecosystem across 4 separate sites. We fix things and make this affordable by selling second - hand electricals, vintage claes and curios, clothes, shoes, bric a brac, small furniture and more. We also operate a Tool Library and an over 60s Computer Clinic. All in the small town of Selkirk, Scottish Borders.

Get Something Fixed Visit our Stores

Registered Charity SC 055050

150+

Repairs per month

Affordable

No fix no fee

Charity

Not for Profit

Quality

second-hand goods

FREE PAT Testing is Back

Funded by Electrical Safety First for our Monday Computer Clinic

Electrical Safety First funding announcement: We're keeping our community safe

We're thrilled to announce that FREE PAT testing is back!

What is PAT testing?

Portable Appliance Testing that helps ensure your electrical items are safe.

Who can get it?

Any individual or community group. People who buy second hand electricals, folk moving into student halls or care homes or if you just want to check that heater, electric blanket - anything you can bring in.

Where can you get a test?

FREE at The General Store, Selkirk Repairmonger every Monday, 10am – 4pm.

With huge thanks to our funders Electrical Safety First for their support.

About Us

Hello! We are the General Store, Selkirk

A Repairmonger in the Scottish Borders

The General Store, Selkirk, launched as a Community Interest Company in 2021, becoming a charity in 2026. In the intervening 5 years we grew from one small site - where we took in repairs and sold a small selection of second-hand goods - to where we are now. One dedicated Repairmonger workshop and 4 Reuse retail spaces. In October 2025 we reached the astonishing milestone of 10,000 repairs across our threshold. Repair is our passion and Reuse retail is our way of subsidising our fixing fees, whilst adding even more value for our community, and of course the planet.

We wanted the first thought that people in our community had to be -"Can I get this repaired rather than buying a new one?" And now we also offer options to buy second-hand or even borrow rather than buying new. Our mission, above all, has always been behaviour change.

As a registered Scottish charity (SC 055050) we are for people and planet, not profit.

Our Stores

Pre-loved treasures supporting community help and repairs

The Repairmonger

📍 39 Market Place, Selkirk, TD7 4BL

Our repair hub - this is where the magic happens. Bring in your broken items and our team of technicians and volunteers will do their best to get them working again. We also stock a selection of refurbished computers, electronics, and electrical goods.

Home to our Computer Clinic every Monday, with drop-in tech help and one-to-one support sessions. Our Tool Library is also based here

🔧 Repairs

🛠️ Tool Library

♻️ Reuse

💻 Laptops & Computers

🎵 Audio Equipment

🏠 Household Electricals

🖥️ Computer Clinic

Claes & Curios

📍 36 Market Place, Selkirk, TD7 4BL

Our original shop, right on the Market Square. You'll find donated pre-loved items, vintage goods and clothes - curated to be in keeping with our different, quirky style.

All proceeds help subsidise the cost of our repair work, and keep our computer clinic running.

♻️ Reuse

🏺 Ornaments & Bric-a-Brac

✨ Quirky Finds

👗 Vintage Clothing

The Trading Post

📍 6 High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4DD

Reuse clothing store. A treasure trove for anyone who loves a good bargain.

Every purchase supports our community projects and helps keep usable items out of landfill.

♻️ Reuse

👗 Clothing

📦 Second-Hand Goods

The ReStore

📍 Forest Mill, Selkirk, TD7 5NY (beside Borders Scrapstore)

Our community reuse space for all sorts of donated goods. We have a great selection of affordable items in the shop, and a Rummage Room where others are available on a "pay what you can" basis - because we believe everyone should have access to what they need.

The ReStore is the perfect place to hunt for a bargain while supporting reuse in the Borders.

♻️ Reuse

💚 Pay What You Can

🏠 Homeware

🍽️ Kitchenware

🪑 Furniture

📦 Second-Hand Goods

Donating to Us

We are very grateful for your donations, they help us keep the repair service affordable for all and to fund our other projects like the computer clinic.

As much as we would love to be able to take everything there are practical and regulatory constraints on what we can handle. Please only donate items that are in good working order as our small team of fixers don't have the capacity to fix donated goods and it is a cost to us to dispose of broken or unsuitable items.

✅ We Accept	❌ We Cannot Accept
Tools, DIY & gardening equipment	Broken or non-working items
Small electrical appliances	Large furniture (sofas, beds, wardrobes)
Vacuum cleaners	Mattresses & bedding
TVs	Gas appliances
Laptops, computers & tablets	White goods (eg. fridges or cookers)
Music players & systems	Hazardous materials or chemicals
Electronic gadgets	Upholstered items without fire labels
Games consoles & games	Landline phones & internet routers
Bric-a-brac, Clothes, Shoes	Printers
Homeware & kitchenware	Sewing machines
Pictures & mirrors	Petrol machinery
Small furniture (bedside tables, chairs, bookcases etc.)	Safety equipment (helmets, car seats etc.)
Vintage items	Bikes (please try Just Cycle)
Crafting materials	Microwaves
Toys & stationery	Baby items such as cots or prams
Books, CDs, DVDs & Blu-rays

How Our Repair Service Works

Affordable, community-powered repairs - because fixing is better than replacing

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What Do We Repair?

If you can carry the item and bring it into the shop then we will take a look at it. We repair computers, clothes, small electricals, garden tools, power tools, ornaments, audio gear, small furniture and more, with only a few exceptions.

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How Long Does It Take?

Demand for our services has been amazing. Please understand we are a small team of volunteers and part-time staff. We may be slow as we work our way through things. But we always aim to keep you updated and are happy for you to keep in touch. If it's urgent please tell us when you bring it in.

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Courtesy Item Service

There are some items that we can lend you whilst yours are in the Store — ask about the courtesy iron, toaster, microwave, spade, and more. So you won't be left without!

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Safety PAT Testing

Most electrical repairs are PAT (safety) tested for you before we give them back — included in the fee. You can also bring items in just for PAT testing.

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Who Does the Fixing?

Our fixers are a mix of professional technicians and volunteers. We match the fix to the person — ensuring the right skills for every job.

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No Fix - No Fee

No fix, no fee - but a donation for our time spent assessing is always welcome. We are not for profit so every little helps! If we can't fix it, we ask you to take your item home and dispose of it responsibly.

Community Projects

Giving back to our community

Drop-In Community Computer Clinic

Is your laptop or tablet running slow? Has it stopped doing what it used to do? Do you need help to set it up properly? Or just have a question? We can help you with all types of phones, tablets, laptops and computers. Free for over 60s.

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Every Monday

Drop in any time between 10am and 4pm for up to half an hour. No problem too small.

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Location

The Repairmonger — 39 Market Place, Selkirk, TD7 4BL

Need more time? Come again or ask for a one-off appointment.

Tool Library

We have a lending library for tools, appliances, and garden machinery. Providing items that might not be practical to buy or store for personal use. Through sharing we aim to reduce the number of low-quality tools ending up in landfill, and help to save you money.

For a yearly membership fee we offer items such as hedge trimmers, carpet cleaners, sanders, drills, electric saws and so on. Check out our inventory to see what we have available, or come in and ask.

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How to join

Check out the library website for more information on how it works and how to join, or pop in to the Repairmonger to ask us.

Selkirk Pre-loved Treasures Trail

For a small town, Selkirk really punches above its weight when it comes to supporting the Circular Economy and offering opportunities for pre-loved treasure hunting. At present the town has 8 sites where you can indulge your love of bargain buying. To follow the Selkirk Pre-loved Treasures Trail use the map below.

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Trail Map (PDF)

Selkirk Pre-loved Treasures Trail Map (PDF)

Cable Donation Stations

Drawers full of mystery cables? We'll take them! We collect any and all cables and chargers at our green collection points, installed at multiple sites around the Scottish Borders - in shops, schools, community halls and more.

Every cable is reused where possible, or responsibly recycled by us - keeping useful materials out of landfill and helping to raise funds for the charity.

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What can I donate?

Any cables and chargers - phone, laptop, audio, video and power cables, working or not. If it's lurking in a drawer, it belongs in a Cable Donation Station!

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Find your nearest station

We currently have 22 stations - tap a pin on the map below for details and directions.

The map is updated as the project grows - new stations are being added all the time. Could your business or venue host a Cable Donation Station? Get in touch.