‘That's a great spot,' cry locals as brand new ice cream shop opens in major Scots city
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SO SWEET 'That's a great spot,' cry locals as brand new ice cream shop opens in major Scots city
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A BRAND new ice cream shop has opened in a major Scottish city - and locals are delighted.
The Little Parlour officially opened the doors of its brand new branch in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, today.
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The Little Parlour opened a new shop in Stockbridge today
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It welcomed customers for the first time this afternoon
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It comes after the success of their store in South Queensferry
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The popular sweet treat's second store welcomed its first customers this afternoon after taking over a huge unit.
The much-loved shop moved into the unit after it was previously home to a barber shop.
Bosses of O A Goll put the unit up on the market after it had been in their family for generations.
It first opened in 1896 and has been passed down through the family, but it went up for sale earlier this year.
But fans of The Little Parlour were thrilled to find out it was moving into the space, with many congratulating them on grabbing the "great spot".
The ice cream parlour already has a successful store in South Queensferry, which comes with incredible views over the Firth of Forth.
There's a great load of history with this place, and it's been lovely to meet with so many people this morning and chat about the shop
Bosses at The Little Parlour
It has been a staple on the high street for years, and over time, it has built up a huge number of fans and followers.
Customers often rave about the ice cream shop online, with many impressed with its indulgent marshmallow and Oreo cookie ice creams.
While others gush over their delicious fruity blood orange, mango and passion fruit flavours.
Bosses took to social media to share the exciting news about the store opening today.
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They explained that there are still a "few bits to be done" as they posted snaps of the almost-complete store on Facebook.
But they said they "just couldn't wait" any longer to welcome new customers.
The post read: "Aaaaand we are open! Please pop by to see the new shop - 28 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge.
"There are still a few bits to be done, but we just couldn't wait to open the door and welcome you!
"There's a great load of history with this place, and it's been lovely to meet with so many people this morning and chat about the shop.
"We will see you there soon!"
Followers flocked to the comments as they congratulated the team on their big opening and wished them well with the new store.
'PRIME POSITION'
BEFORE the unit was home to The Little Parlour, it was operated by the barbar shop O A Goll.
The space was out on the market and Rightmove was advertising it at £2,083 pcm.
Their ad said: "The subjects comprise a self-contained retail unit arranged over the ground and basement levels of a traditional single-storey building held under a flat roof.
"The premises boast a prominent glazed frontage and are accessed directly from Raeburn Place, benefitting from the extensive footfall in the area. Internally, the subjects are currently fitted out to facilitate its previous use as a barber shop.
"The ground floor currently provides an open-plan space suitable for multiple retail uses whilst the basement can be excellently utilised for additional storage space.
"Stockbridge is one of the most affluent suburbs of Edinburgh, situated less than one mile from the city centre. Raeburn Place is the main commercial thoroughfare in the Stockbridge area.
"The subjects occupy a prime position towards the east end of Raeburn Place. Stockbridge offers a high end mix of both local and national retailers and charity shops as well as a number of thriving independent restaurants, cafés and bars."
One person said: "That's great news, well done and lots of luck with your new addition."
Another added: "Huge congratulations!! That's a great spot!"
Someone else wrote: "Wishing you all the best for your newest venture. Look forward to visiting soon".
And a fourth posted: "Fantabulous news. Well done. I'm sure the new 'Banana Bridges' flavour will be flying off the scoops!"
While a fifth chimed in: "Exciting times!"
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