Massive queues appeared at new Glasgow British Heart Foundation

Bargain hunters formed a large line outside the new charity shop at the Forge Retail Park this morning.

The Parkhead branch will be the third combined fashion and home store in Scotland, following on from the success of stores in Hamilton and Livingston.

Staff were shocked by the amount of customers who arrived at the grand opening in the East End with all ages and backgrounds attending.

Bargain hunters spotted outside the Parkhead shop (Image: Gordon Terris)

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Area manager James Park, 62, from Cardonald said: “Today has been much busier than anticipated, we thought we would have a small queue but it went outside and around the building.

“We are really excited and happy to be given this opportunity, we can’t wait to share it with the kind people of Glasgow.

“I had two strokes so the cause really means a lot to me personally, we hope to raise as much money to help people as we possibly can.

“All the money made from the shop will go to our Glasgow researchers and stay in Scotland.”

Shoppers picked up unique finds (Image: Gordon Terris)

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Conor Davidson, 31, who is living in the East End said: “We are moving house and need new furniture, the deals here looked amazing.

“We got some couches and a dining set. I thought the price was just for the table so we were happy that the chairs came with it as well.

“Some of the deals are even better than you think. It is so lively here and it has a great atmosphere.”

Staff were shocked by the amount of customers (Image: Gordon Terris)

Denise McKinnon, 57, from the Gorbals said: “I wish we got here earlier, it is so busy. We got a Tiffany lamp and some great cushions which can be expensive but we got a good price.

“All the stuff has been top quality, so we are happy we got it for a bargain.”

James Cochrane, 71, from the East End: “This place is good, I shop in a lot of second hand places.

“It is a great idea and I have often thought there should be one here.

“A lot of people around here can’t afford to go elsewhere, so it is great.

“I am a bit disappointed there isn’t more kid stuff, I would have liked to pick up things for my four grandkids.

“They can’t help it though, they can only put out what they get so hopefully they get more stuff.”

The 5000sq ft store will contain a curated collection of high quality and affordable item (Image: Gordon Terris)

Esther Enofe, 40, who lives in the East End said: “My friend told me the British Heart Foundation was opening and I wanted to come see.

“I saw a lot of new things, it is really nice and affordable. Everyone is really excited.”

Jake Crawley, 61, from Blackhill said: “The shop is brilliant, I have been waiting on ikt opening to see the furniture and clothing.

“I am really impressed, it has been so busy as well there is a big queue.”