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A record shop in Bruntsfieldspace to settle with work or a book and a calmer, more unhurried feel

Record shops · Bruntsfield

Thorne Records

This Bruntsfield record shop earns space to settle with work or a book and a calmer, more unhurried feel in its reviews, across 80 written reviews (averaging about 4.9/5). Treat it as a starting point, then check the practical details before you go.

They did a great job managing expectations that every part of the processes needed to work just right or we'd likely be getting it after Christmas.
Work / reading friendly · Google review · 5★

What it is

A record shop in Bruntsfield Record shops

Why it may suit

space to settle with work or a book and a calmer, more unhurried feel 80 written reviews (averaging about 4.9/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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Best for

  • reading, laptop, or notebook time
  • a calmer stop
  • repeat-visit energy
  • warm-service stops

Good to know

  • warm, attentive service
  • a strong repeat-visit following
  • room to settle with a laptop or a book
  • a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere

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Useful routes

Browse slowly I want a place where wandering, discovery, and time are part of the point. A calm evening I want an evening place that feels low-stress rather than loud or performative.

Moments this may suit

Go alone without feeling awkward I want somewhere that seems kind to solitary visits. A rainy day place I want somewhere that can hold a slow, damp Edinburgh afternoon. A low-pressure first date I want somewhere that gives people something to do besides perform. Still feels local I want places whose reviews suggest local attachment rather than pure visitor churn. Cosy winter places I want somewhere warm, low-friction, and useful when the day is dark or cold. Summer wandering I want a loose Edinburgh day with places to browse, pause, eat, or reset. Solo afternoon I want an afternoon on my own that still has shape. Friends visiting I want to show people Edinburgh without defaulting to the obvious list.

Appears in collections

Rainy day things to do in Edinburgh Indoor places for a slow Edinburgh afternoon: coffee, books, records, film, bakeries, and useful shelter. Low-pressure date places in Edinburgh Places with a third thing in the room: books, records, coffee, pastries, film, or enough atmosphere to carry a pause. Solo-friendly places in Edinburgh Places where being alone can feel ordinary, welcome, or useful. Calm evening places in Edinburgh Lower-stress evening places with warmth, ritual, calm, or useful later hours. Independent record shops in Edinburgh Record shops for discovery, expertise, return visits, and browsing value. Still-local places in Edinburgh Places with signs of attachment: regulars, return visits, named staff, and neighbourhood feeling.

Works in small plans

A rainy afternoon without rushing A soft indoor plan: coffee or pastry first, then something to browse, with a nearby fallback if the first stop is full. A low-pressure first date A plan with a third thing in the room: coffee, books, records, film, or something to browse. A solo soft landing A plan for being alone without feeling like you need to justify it. A calm evening that is not a production A lower-stress evening plan built from warmth, ritual, calm, or later-use signals. A local-feeling day with friends visiting A loose hosting plan: coffee or food, something to browse, and a still-local fallback beyond the obvious tourist centre.

Practical details

Address
125 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ, United Kingdom
Postcode
EH10 4EQ
Website or profile
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Phone
+44 131 228 1000
Listed opening hours
  • Monday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 4 PM

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Google rating
4.9 from 165 Google reviews
Review notes
80 written reviews in a 100-review check

Why it might suit

Use this for browsing, discovery, and possible staff-led music recommendations. The review pattern points to warm service and return visits.

  • Staff warmth: 35 review mentions
  • Return / ritual: 16 review mentions
  • Work / reading friendly: 5 review mentions
  • Quiet / calm: 2 review mentions

What we checked

This page is shaped by 80 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

Current depth: Strong review evidence

Caution: Evidence signals are a first-pass reading of the review set. Current opening, accessibility, menu, dietary, and booking details still need direct confirmation.

In reviewers' words

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Friendly staff who really know what they are talking about.
Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 20 Apr 2026
Insanely good selection. finally got one of my favourite albums on vinyl too 🙏.
Return / ritual · Google review · 5★ · 12 Oct 2024

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 35
Return / ritual 16
Work / reading friendly 5
Quiet / calm 2

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