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.
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.
Pre-loved treasures supporting community help and repairs
📍 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
📍 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.
📍 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.
📍 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.
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.
Affordable, community-powered repairs - because fixing is better than replacing
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.
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.
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!
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.
Our fixers are a mix of professional technicians and volunteers. We match the fix to the person — ensuring the right skills for every job.
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.
Giving back to our community
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.
Drop in any time between 10am and 4pm for up to half an hour. No problem too small.
Need more time? Come again or ask for a one-off appointment.
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.
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.