Scotland’s Toy Repair Shop
Leith Toy hospital
Restoring your beloved toys to their former glory
so they can be loved for many more years
What we do
Do you or your child have a favourite toy who’s just been loved and cuddled that bit too much? A teddy full of holes, a doll with missing limbs, or someone who’s just lost their smile? Leith Toy Hospital can help with all your toy repair needs!
Hundreds of toys pass through the doors of our Leith repair shop every month, with patients traveling from all over the world for our specialist toy repair and restoration services. Our toy restorers’ work ranges from much loved children’s toys to antique bear restoration.
Favourite toys hold many memories and connections to the past, and it can be very upsetting when they become damaged. We know how important it is that they retain the same character and expression, so will make absolutely sure that this is preserved.
Our past patients have ranged in age from 1 to 120 years! They are all treated with dignity and respect, cared for by our team of expert toy restorers. We can do everything from sewing patches to re-building broken limbs, and no job is too big or small.
BBC 1
The Repair Shop
Our Doll Doctor Charlotte Abbott is back on our screens as an Expert on The Repair Shop. With her specialisation in plastic repairs, she has the tricky task of restoring the nations beloved toys. To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Charlotte repairs a doll with an extraordinary wartime story. You can watch this very special episode here.
Channel 5
Toy Hospital
You might recognise our Doll Doctor Charlotte Abbott from the new TV show on Channel 5 ‘Toy Hospital’. The show showcases the talent, care and love our restorers give to all our patients. You can watch the show here.
Channel 5
Amazing Cleans
Our Doll Doctor, Charlotte Abbott, featured on episodes 3 and 4 of Channel 5’s ‘Amazing Cleans’. You can watch her here bring a new lease of life to some very grubby toys!
Channel 4
steph’s packed lunch
Our business founder, Mari Jones, starred in the unique business market feature on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch.
STV
Don’t Waste Scotland
In episode 2 of Don’t Waste Scotland, Sean Beattie came to visit the Leith Toy Hospital. You can watch the episode here on STV.
our happy clients
Sent two of my much cherished childhood toys (both over 50 years old) to Leith Toy Hospital for repairs, cleaning and some tlc. Great communication and response when there was a small repair issue with one. Both toys returned today looking smart and spruce, and good to go for another 50 years. Very pleased and would recommend if you have a loved toy that needs some care and attention.
Julie Beachwood7 January 2026Bear is a family aireamh, his leg was broken and as a result he was unable to go on adventures with the family. Contacted the hospital, got a quote. Dropped him in, Was kept up to date regarding the repair And notified to collect him. (6 week turn around) He back to his old self and off on adventures again. Thanks team.
Nicola Gaffney21 December 2025Thank you so much for restoring my sisters childhood bear! He looks absolutely amazing after some well needed TLC <3
Lucy Goldup19 December 2025My two teds and I are shortly to turn 60. Both bears required a bit of TLC and in the case of Little Ted two new legs. The communication from the initial enquiry to the return home was fantastic. The quote is clear with no hidden surprises and the response time to emails is swift. The team are extremely talented and have managed to restore both bears subtly but retain all their aged charm. I especially enjoyed the return to work note and all along the team showed great empathy and humour. This is a picture of my restored bears. Ready to face their 60th birthdays looking fabulous. Its a pity they cant do something for me but sadly I dont think they waste their skills on us mere humans!
Liz Anderson6 December 2025OMG! Thank you so much Leith Toy Hospital for fixing Jessie Cat in a short time and for accommodating my autism and being extremely helpful in helping me understand what would be best for her. She is a very much loved Cat and I’m so glad that we can love her for so many more years to come! I would 10/10 recommend Leith Toy Hospital to fix your loved toys. They are excellent in everything that they do and I couldn’t recommend a better place. We collected and picked up and seeing all the toys they’ve fixed was amazing to see! Thank you again and we will use your services again if needed!
Jessica Weirdo28 November 2025Thank you to all of the team for the wonderful work you have done to bring my teddy back to life. The quality of work is fantastic and the whole process has been very straight forward, with great communication throughout!
Fay Snow22 November 2025So grateful to Leith Toy Hospital for rejuvenating my 66 year old Bobbins. He’s been cleaned, stuffed, stitched and had his gorgeous old glass eyes replaced with child safe eyes for his new life with our great nephew, and he looks fabulous. Thank you. The service was friendly, helpful and efficient and Bobbins was restored more quickly than estimated. Thank you all again.
Jan Mackaness4 November 2025I really can’t recommend Leith toy hospital highly enough. Trusting people with fixing my Teddy was always going to be tricky for me but the staff made it so much easier. Communication was fantastic and always gave me updates as to what work was needing done. Having a choice of dropping off or posting was brilliant. The wording of ‘patient’ and ‘spa day’ made me feel that he was going to be taken care of and probably would be brilliant for a child who needed a toy fixed. I also noted that they said to let them know if it was an emotional support toy which is a fantastic idea. Can’t thank the staff enough for the process and that he is as good as new! Thank you.
Sara Cookie22 October 2025Leith Toy Hospital is the best! Karlyn was incredibly sensitive and talented in repairing my teddy bear, Barrett. Everyone was responsive to my emails and quickly answered all my questions. I’m thrilled with every aspect of the experience.
Silvia Glick9 October 2025Excellent repair and Customer service
Mary Daniel17 September 2025
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