Refuweegee has moved into the site which Fopp has vacated in Byres Road

A Glasgow charity has taken on the site of an iconic former record store.

Refuweegee has revealed that it is moving into a unit on Byres Road which was formerly operated by music retailers Fopp.

The store closed at the end of January after a difficult few years for the business. The Fopp brand began its life in 1981 as a stall in De Courcy's Arcade - a short walk from Byres Road. The company - known for its heavily discounted vinyl and CDs - went into administration in 2007 when it was bought by HMV, however was shut earlier this year as part of wider store closures.

Refuweegee director Selina Hayles told Glasgow Live that the charity is looking forward to using its new home to increase support for those arriving in the city.

She said: "I think we are quite possibility one of the only organisations that can be accepted to follow such an iconic shop.

"So we are hoping people aren't too upset about the closure of Fopp because at least it's being used for something really community-focused.

"It's going to be a community hub space where people can come in to drop off donations and we will be working from the space as well".