Almost £7,000 was raised for good causes at Swapshop 2026, which enjoyed an incredible turnout right from the start.
Proceeds of the £6,700 total will be shared between Clan Cancer Support, the Viking Genes Fund and Alzheimer Scotland (Shetland).
The event, held in Aith, brought a tremendous buzz from the moment the doors opened.
In fact, it was probably the biggest crowd ever seen at a swapshop. It took around 20 minutes before the queue of folk had all made their way inside to start grabbing their bargains.
Shoppers were eager to get browsing, while the teas were in full swing, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a cuppa and catch up with friends and family.
Although there had already been a huge amount of clothing donated beforehand, even more arrived on the day, meaning fresh stock was coming in continuously throughout the event.
The raffle sellers were kept extremely busy right up until the 5pm finish, with a wide selection of prizes on offer.
The star prizes were won by Rose Llewelyn, who took home the Burra Bear, and Lynne Geddes, who won a sparkly dress once owned by Lorraine Kelly.
Many people headed home delighted with a whole new wardrobe, and any goods left were collected by the Salvation Army, who ship them south to be sorted and either sold on or recycled.
Organiser Sharon Deyell thanked her “incredible army of volunteers” who work “tirelessly” to make the event happen, as well as everyone who donated clothes, raffle prizes and home bakes, and of course the public for coming along and supporting the event.
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