Thrift stores in Hamilton
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland has 131 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 126 of them are charity shops and 5 are independent second-hand stores, so Hamilton gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Hamilton (within about 25 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Kilbride Hospice and Marie Curie, plus British Heart Foundation — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Hamilton's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Hamilton thrift lineup
131 mapped within about 25 km — showing the 60 closest to Hamilton, nearest first:
Kilbride Hospice
Charity shop0.3 km from Hamilton
Kilbride Hospice is a charity shop.
Marie Curie
Charity shop0.3 km from Hamilton
Marie Curie is a charity shop. Marie Curie also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop0.3 km from Hamilton
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health
Charity shop0.4 km from Hamilton
Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health — a charity shop.
Second Chance
Charity shop0.4 km from Hamilton
Second Chance is a charity shop.
Shelter
Charity shop0.4 km from Hamilton
Shelter — a charity shop.
St. Andrew's Hospice
Charity shop0.5 km from Hamilton
St. Andrew's Hospice — a charity shop, found on 141 Quarry Street in Hamilton. Also worth knowing about St. Andrew's Hospice: it has a website with more detail.
141 Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 7DR
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop1.0 km from Hamilton
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-17:00; Th-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-17:00; Th-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
St Andrews Hospice
Charity shop3.3 km from Hamilton
St Andrews Hospice — a charity shop, found on 20 Brandon Arcade in Motherwell.
20 Brandon Arcade, Motherwell, ML1 1RJ
The Salvation Army
Charity shop3.3 km from Hamilton
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 16-18 Brandon Arcade, Motherwell. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
16-18 Brandon Arcade, Motherwell, ML1 1RJ
Shelter
Charity shop3.3 km from Hamilton
Shelter is a charity shop on 18 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell. Shelter also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
18 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell, ML1 1RB
Sense Scotland
Charity shop3.3 km from Hamilton
Sense Scotland — a charity shop, found on 19 Brandon Parade South in Motherwell.
19 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell, ML1 1QY
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop3.4 km from Hamilton
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on 75 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell.
75 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell, ML1 1RB
Chest, Heart & Stroke Boutique
Charity shop3.4 km from Hamilton
Chest, Heart & Stroke Boutique is a charity shop on 75 Main Street, Bothwell.
75 Main Street, Bothwell
St Andrew's Hospice
Charity shop3.8 km from Hamilton
St Andrew's Hospice — a charity shop.
St Andrew's Hospice
Charity shop5.4 km from Hamilton
St Andrew's Hospice — a charity shop.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop8.7 km from Hamilton
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop.
Barnardo's
Charity shop8.7 km from HamiltonRun by Barnardo Trading Limited
Run by Barnardo Trading Limited, Barnardo's is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
The Hospice Shop
Charity shop9.1 km from Hamilton
The Hospice Shop — a charity shop.
St Andrew's Hospice Shopping Outlet
Charity shop9.4 km from Hamilton
St Andrew's Hospice Shopping Outlet — a charity shop, found on 5 Locks Street in Coatbridge. Also worth knowing about St Andrew's Hospice Shopping Outlet: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-18:00; Su 10:30-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Locks Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3RT
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-18:00; Su 10:30-16:30
Phone: +44 1236 796 634
St Andrew's Hospice
Charity shop9.5 km from Hamilton
St Andrew's Hospice — a charity shop, found on Main Street in Coatbridge. Also worth knowing about St Andrew's Hospice: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00.
Main Street, Coatbridge
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
The Salvation Army
Charity shop9.5 km from Hamilton
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on Main Street, Coatbridge. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
Main Street, Coatbridge
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Sense Scotland
Charity shop9.5 km from Hamilton
Sense Scotland is a charity shop on Main Street, Coatbridge. Sense Scotland also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Main Street, Coatbridge
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1236 432 722
Debra Charity Shop
Charity shop9.5 km from Hamilton
Debra Charity Shop — a charity shop, found on 54 Main Street in Coatbridge. Also worth knowing about Debra Charity Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
54 Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3AE
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1236 443 844
Salvation Army
Charity shop10.0 km from Hamilton
Salvation Army is a charity shop. Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Donation Centre
Charity shop10.5 km from HamiltonRun by The Salvation Army
Run by The Salvation Army, Donation Centre is a charity shop, found on Gartlea Road in Airdrie. Also worth knowing about Donation Centre: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu 09:00-17:00; We-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off.
Gartlea Road, Airdrie
Hours: Mo-Tu 09:00-17:00; We-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su off
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop10.6 km from Hamilton
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop10.6 km from Hamilton
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 25 Graham Street, Airdrie. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
25 Graham Street, Airdrie, ML6 6DD
Cash Is King
Second-hand store10.6 km from HamiltonRun by MLD Zambonini Ltd
Run by MLD Zambonini Ltd, Cash Is King is an independent second-hand store, found on 11-15 Hallcraig Street in Airdrie. Also worth knowing about Cash Is King: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11-15 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie, ML6 6AH
Phone: +44 1236 758 900
St. Andrew's Hospice
Charity shop10.7 km from Hamilton
St. Andrew's Hospice — a charity shop, found on South Bridge Street in Airdrie.
South Bridge Street, Airdrie, ML6 6JH
Barnardo's
Charity shop10.7 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's is a charity shop. Barnardo's also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Barnardo's
Charity shop10.7 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: it has a website with more detail.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop10.7 km from Hamilton
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
Barnardo's
Charity shop11.8 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
The Hospice Shop
Charity shop12.1 km from Hamilton
The Hospice Shop is a charity shop.
Barnardo's
Charity shop12.2 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
R:Evolve Clothing
Second-hand store12.5 km from Hamilton
R:Evolve Clothing — an independent second-hand store.
PDSA
Charity shop12.5 km from Hamilton
PDSA — a charity shop.
Sense Scotland
Charity shop12.8 km from Hamilton
Sense Scotland is a charity shop.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop12.8 km from Hamilton
The Salvation Army is a charity shop. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Second Hand Shop
Second-hand store13.1 km from Hamilton
Second Hand Shop is an independent second-hand store.
More That Fibro
Charity shop13.1 km from Hamilton
More That Fibro is a charity shop.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop14.4 km from Hamilton
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 374-376 Duke Street, Glasgow.
374-376 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1RE
The Hospice Shop
Charity shop14.4 km from Hamilton
The Hospice Shop — a charity shop, found on 368 Duke Street in Glasgow.
368 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1RE
East End Kids
Charity shop14.4 km from Hamilton
East End Kids — a charity shop, found on 358 Duke Street in Glasgow.
358 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1RB
The Bethany Shop
Charity shop14.4 km from Hamilton
The Bethany Shop is a charity shop on 356 Duke Street, Glasgow.
356 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1RB
Shelter
Charity shop14.4 km from Hamilton
Shelter is a charity shop on 469 Duke Street, Glasgow. Shelter also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
469 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1RD
Barnardo's
Charity shop14.5 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's is a charity shop on 340A Duke Street, Glasgow.
340A Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1QZ
Dennistoun Chartiy Shop
Charity shop14.7 km from Hamilton
Dennistoun Chartiy Shop is a charity shop on 496 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow.
496 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, G31 3BQ
Barnardo's
Charity shop14.8 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's — a charity shop.
Shelter
Charity shop14.9 km from Hamilton
Shelter is a charity shop. Shelter also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Debra
Charity shop14.9 km from Hamilton
Debra — a charity shop.
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
Charity shop14.9 km from Hamilton
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland is a charity shop on Busby Road, Glasgow.
Busby Road, Glasgow, G76 7AT
Oxfam
Charity shop14.9 km from Hamilton
Oxfam is a charity shop on 14-15 The Toll. Oxfam also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
14-15 The Toll, G76 7BG
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop14.9 km from Hamilton
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on Busby Road, Glasgow.
Busby Road, Glasgow, G76 7XJ
The Hospice Shop
Charity shop14.9 km from Hamilton
The Hospice Shop is a charity shop.
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop15.2 km from Hamilton
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on Crown Street Retail Park, Glasgow. Cancer Research UK also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Crown Street Retail Park, Glasgow, G5 0DP
Phone: +441412125046
Sandra's Bits 'n' Bobs
Charity shop15.3 km from Hamilton
Sandra's Bits 'n' Bobs is a charity shop.
Barnardo's
Charity shop15.5 km from Hamilton
Barnardo's — a charity shop.
Human Relief Foundation
Charity shop15.5 km from Hamilton
Human Relief Foundation is a charity shop.
What the map tells us about thrifting in Hamilton
27 of the 131 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Hamilton — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Hamilton; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
51 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 3 of them sit on Main Street, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
The Hamilton thrift circuit
The efficient Hamilton thrifting route strings these together: Kilbride Hospice, Marie Curie, British Heart Foundation, Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health, Second Chance, Shelter, St. Andrew's Hospice on 141 Quarry Street, and British Heart Foundation — 131 shops, one logical loop, no backtracking. 123 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Hamilton
Thrifting in Hamilton goes better with a little prep:
- Go often, buy rarely at Kilbride Hospice. The regulars' secret: short frequent visits beat rare long ones. Ten minutes twice a week outperforms a monthly expedition.
- Donate while you're there at Marie Curie. Bring a bag of your own cast-offs. It keeps the cycle going and the volunteers remember friendly faces.
- Learn your fabrics. A quick touch tells wool from acrylic, leather from pleather. Natural fibres at thrift prices are the whole game.
- Weekday mornings beat Saturday crowds. Serious pickers go early on weekdays. Weekends are for browsers; the stock is the same but the competition isn't.
Good to know
We searched about 25 km around Hamilton — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Hamilton can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 131, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Hamilton's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Hamilton included.
Thrift store listings for Hamilton: 131 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.