Buying Film in Edinburgh or Glasgow

Rob Skeoch

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Hey Guys,
I'm heading to Scotland in the summer. I'm happy to bring 120 Tmax with me, but it just occurred to me that my life might be easier if I purchase it there and remove some of the travel hassles. Is 120 Tmax easy to get in Edinburgh or Glasgow?
Where would you suggest?
 

moggi1964

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Wex Glasgow generally has a decent level of stock of most films but I would recommend getting in touch well in advance and maybe placing an order for collection.I'm not sure what the situation is with availability of the 120 at the moment.

I've bought from Merchant City before and had a good service.

I suspect Wex will have a store in Edinburgh too. I've not dealt with any camera shops in Edinburgh I'm afraid.
 

Ian Grant

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Film is much more expensive here in the UK, watch out for the new NON film safe airport scanners. You'll easily get Tmax films in both cities. I'd suggest also process as you go, then no risk of damage by scans as you return.

Ian
 

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I don't live in Edinburgh but travel there often to visit family. I've brought film and darkroom supplies from Cameratiks before. They have a limited supply as they mainly support the student market. Best to check beforehand https://www.cameratiks.co.uk/new-sales/film?limit=30

Kodak Express will develop colour and B&W including 120 and 5x4 film for you -- http://www.kodakexpressedinburgh.co.uk/index.php. Haven't visited Wex yet in Edinburgh. They're in the north of the city - Leith, a short bus ride up Leith Walk from the centre. Wex will probably have the best stock.
 

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Just order online and get it delivered to wherever in Edinburgh you'll end up staying. Eg I've had excellent experiences with https://ag-photographic.co.uk/ (consumables+film processing) and https://www.peak-imaging.com/ (film processing). The Royal Mail is great IME and will honour its promise of 1 day delivery across mainland UK pretty much all the time.
 
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MattKing

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Enquire with the available retailers available if you can place a paid online order and then pick up the film when you are there.
 
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