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The Village Store in Aberlour on Spey, Speyside, Scotland



Built on a corner of the high street, the Village Store in Aberlour bears witness to the  advantages of hoarding.  Owned by Mr. A. Macintyre from the early 1920s until his retirement in 1978, it was run as the much needed general village store which stocked just about everything.  

Mr. A. Macintyre never ever threw out anything which still had some use.  Custard powder , baby clothes, cleaning materials, cans of food, stationery, paint and anything else that you can care to name can still be seen in its original condition.  Forget sell by dates - they did not exist. The result is a village store which will take you back to your childhood with goods, posters and artefacts that date back to the 1920s.

 

It does not cost you anything to wander around the shop. Visitors are encouraged to browse through the drawers and boxes to discover treasures of long ago. 

Old signs and a butter churn Elegant ladies wear from the 1930s

The store is privately owned and does not receive any grants so that any donations or small purchases that you make help keep this live museum open freely to the public.  You will find a collection of postcards and children's books among other newer items for sale.

Telephone: 01340 871 243 for more information.

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Hollybush House in Carron, Aberlour, for touring Speyside. Sleeps 8-9

Tel: 01651 851 485

 

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