Scotland’s last shoemaker’s shop closes after 80 years

The Souter's Shop in Aberdeenshire opened in 1897.

It’s been more than 80 years since Scotland’s last remaining shoemaker’s shop closed down.

The Souter’s Shop in Aberdeenshire opened in 1897 by James Merchant and has remained untouched since his death.

But now a local community trust has fresh plans for it.

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