Beloved Tam Shepherds Trick Shop to close Queen Street store

One of Glasgow's oldest stores will be leaving the high street after almost 140 years in business.

Tam Shepherds Trick Shop officially closed the doors on its Queen Street premises on November 9th, because of uncertainty around building redevelopments.

The business has been selling jokes, magic tricks and costumes in the same city centre shop since 1886.

Writing on social media, the business confirmed the closure of it's store was due to uncertainty regarding building redevelopments and high costs, but the firm will continue to sell online.

The statement reads: “We are sad to announce that Saturday, November 9, 2024, was the last day of trading from our long-established bricks and mortar shop in Queen Street.

“The building that we are a part of is to be redeveloped. The new development includes retail space, and we have the opportunity to reopen in what we hope will be a revitalised small business-friendly, city centre.

“However, the uncertainty over the redevelopment, together with the high costs of being a small independent shop in the city centre in the current climate, is not sustainable for us.

“To all our customers and friends, thank you so much for your continued custom and support.

“We hope to welcome you back in the future and thank you to Glasgow for making Tam Shepherds the shop it has been.”

The business has confirmed it will continue to trade online.

The post has received many comments with customers sharing their sadness about the news.

One wrote: "This is truly the end of an incredible era. The Shepherds Trick Shop sign is iconic, and will be sadly missed. Gutted I can't come in one more time"

Another said: "Such sad news, the shop was a Glasgow institution. I started going there when I was nine. When I left Glasgow I always made the shop my first port of call every time I returned. I hope the shop re-opens in the future."

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