Australian bootmaker RMWilliams has opened its first store in Scotland, “marking a significant milestone in the brand’s UK journey” with the Edinburgh store deemed as its first opening of 2026.
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Situated in the heart of the city centre, the new George Street store “brings nearly a century of Australian craftsmanship to one of Scotland’s most established and prestigious retail addresses… sitting among architecture defined by endurance, precision and longevity, which are values long shared by RM Williams”.
Designed by Melbourne-based design studio ACRD, the space “balances restraint, craftsmanship and timeless design, with a focus on quality and subtle references to both Australian and Scottish traditions of making”.
The Edinburgh store “presents a considered expression of the RM Williams world”, offering a range of key services including boot fitting, ongoing repair and restoration processes, complimentary boot polishing, plus embossing or debossing to personalise purchases.
Conceived as a “craft space”, the store offers insight into RM Williams’ approach to “making, highlighting materials, construction and finishing details, and reinforcing the brand’s belief in physical retail as a place for craftsmanship, service and storytelling”.
Karl Wederell , general manager of UK & Europe, said: “Customers from Scotland, and Edinburgh in particular, have supported RM Williams for many years so strategically, it feels right to be opening our first Scottish store.”
