More than 100 people from community groups, businesses and the public visited Oskar’s, which is part of the KibbleWorks group of businesses providing jobs and employment training to young people.

The organisation collects, refurbishes and sells unwanted furniture and household goods. It also provides a range of property maintenance services.

Alison Organ, project officer for the re-use, repair and recycling charity, Community Resources Network Scotland said: “It’s the first time I have been to Oskar’s to see the recycling and up-cycling of goods that’s going on here. It’s brilliant as there’s a great variety and quality of goods here.

“It feeds into everything we are trying to achieve by creating a circular economy and Oskar’s also gives young people the chance of jobs and employment training.” Karen Gilligan, Oskar’s manager, added: “It’s very heartening for our staff to see such a great interest being taken in what we are achieving here.”