Popular Scottish retail chain teases 'sneak peek' at first showroom in Aberdeen

"The post we’ve been waiting for…"15:33, 26 Aug 2026Something new is coming to Aberdeen's high street. An affordable eyewear firm is about to open its first branch in the North of Scotland - and shoppers have been treated to a preview.‌At the start of August, the Daily Record reported that signs had been spotted for a new Iolla showroom just outside of the Bon Accord Centre. Located next to Nail Lab, it will take over the currently empty 1-5 George Street Unit on Schoolhill.‌The premises have been vacant since the former tenant, Desert Rugs, closed down on July 18. The granite city's only luxury Persian rug store pulled down its shutters permanently following "supply chain issues" that were caused by the ongoing conflict in Iran.‌Read more: UK's largest Korean beauty brand opens first Scot