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Glasgow's indie film lab! Fast, professional colour (C41) and B&W processing and scanning ✨
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05/06/2026

PROOF OF LIFE.

Hi! It's been quite the week. The lab on Torrisdale is no more and we've fully moved into Niddrie Road.

Here's a selection of photos from the move. And yes, the very fact you are seeing these means that the scanners survived the move and we've ALMOST got the lab up and running (just a few more things to check!). Phew. We have an insane backlog to get through so pretty please, with sugar on top, STOP EMAILING US TO CHASE YOUR ORDERS. We're on it, promise!

PS: if you see the shutter open in the old lab, don't go under looking for us. It'll be just you and the worms x

📷: Nikon 28ti
🎞️: Kodak Ultramax

24/04/2026

🎞️ Now processing E6 🎞️

Lovers of fine grain, rich contrast, and saturation dialled to 11, rejoice 🙌

We're very pleased to announce our new E6 service!

💷 £15 for dev and scan, £10 for dev only
📷 35mm & 120
⏱️ Turnaround of ±14 working days
🧪 Genuine E6 chemistry

Processing is outsourced to a dedicated lab and positives are scanned in-house.

We’re also stocking E6 films for sale in-store (Kodak E100 and Fuji Provia).

With less dynamic range than C41 stocks, shooting reversal film can be daunting, so check out our blog for some practical advice on how to successfully shoot colour reversal film for the first time, with side-by-side comparisons between the Noritsu and Frontier! 🫡

16/02/2026

Want to work at Gulabi? We’re looking for two excellent people with an interest in analogue photography to join our team. Hit the link in bio for full details and how to apply. Applications close 23:59 Mon 23rd Feb. Good luck!

14/02/2026

Yesterday we bid adieu to Audrey as she anticipates the arrival of her secondborn. Audrey has worn many hats - journalist, indie rocker, photographer, mother, and for the last three years, Gulabi all rounder ... but her favourite hat is definitely the Ilford snapback. We’ll miss you dearly Auds! Thanks for everything 🫡

10/12/2025

END OF YEAR DATES + MORE!

It’s Christmaaaaasssss! Behold this lovely illustration of our little lab by and also the below dates!

Any film received after the cutoffs will be processed in the new year.

🟡 Colour/C41 cutoff - Thursday 18th December @ 16:00
⚫️ B&W cutoff - Thursday 18th December @ 16:00
🔵 ECN-2 cutoff - Monday 8th December @ 16:00

🏬 Last day of trade - Saturday 20th December
✨ Shopfront reopens - Friday 9th January

Glasgow drop points:
📦 Last collection Tuesday 16th December, resumes Tuesday 6th January (subject to opening hours of drop points)

Edinburgh Drop points:
📦 Last collections Thursday 18th December, resumes Friday 9th January

🧪 Processing resumes - Tuesday 6th January

While we are shut the drop point outside the lab will still be available 24/7, and emptied regularly.

PRICE CHANGES

We’re very proud that we’ve managed to keep costs low while keeping our turnarounds quick year round, but like a lot of businesses, we are feeling the squeeze. Our new prices will be rolling out from 15th December, to adjust for our increased overheads with chemicals, materials, labour, and equipment amongst other things. For what it’s worth, the new prices are the same or lower as our launch prices in 2019!

Any orders received in the lab after the 15th December will have new prices applied, even if placed prior. Please see the pricelist page on our website for details.

23/01/2025

⚠️ Due to the red wind warnings across the central belt we will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24th January.

We’ll be back at it as per usual on Saturday.

P.S. how about that phone alert, far out!

Stay safe out there!

29/12/2024

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to all of youse for keeping us so busy this year. These are the beautiful faces that work extremely hard to process, scan, file, and post your orders.

Wishing you all a beaut hogmanay, and a 2025 that brings you roll after roll of bangers.

Lotsa love from the team at Gulabi 💖

N.B. we couldn’t get all the team in one pic, not pictured is the absolute king Lee ()! So please enjoy a cooked self timer image and a cute one courtesy of legend .kellyphoto

03/12/2024

🗓️ END OF YEAR DATES 🗓️

It’s that time of year again, legends. Very soon we’ll be shutting for the festive season and copping some R&R after a hectic year. Please take note of the dates below!

We’ll be trading our regular hours until Saturday 21st Dec, and reopening to the public on Friday 10th Jan.

🔔 Colour/C41 cutoff - Fri 20th Dec @ 16:00
🔔 B&W cutoff - Fri 20th Dec @ 16:00
🔔 ECN2 cutoff - Fri 13th Dec @ 16:00

🛒 Last day of trade - Saturday 21st Dec

🚲 Glasgow drop-points - Last collection Tue 17th Dec, resumes Tue 7th Jan (subject to open hours of drop points)
🚚 Edinburgh drop-point - Last collection Thur 19th Dec, resumes Thur 9th Jan

✳️ Processing resumes - Tue 7th Jan
✅ Trading resumes - Fri 10th Jan

While we’re shut you can still drop off film 24/7 at the lab; the box outside the lab will be regularly emptied.

We hope you all have a safe and joyful festive season and Hogmanay! 💖

26/11/2024

🎶 Don’t go chasing w̶a̶t̶e̶r̶f̶a̶l̶l̶s̶ postal orders 🎶

As we head toward Christmas, the post slows down with the volume of parcels being sent. So pleeeeease do not contact us to ask if we’ve received your film. We will not reply to any messages or emails asking this! As always, just write your name and number clearly in your parcel and you’ll receive a confirmation of arrival email when your film arrives at the lab.

Thank you! 💋

13/09/2024

Just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone that bought raffle tickets for our 5th birthday giveaway. We sold 686 tickets, raising a total of £3430! £1715 each has been donated to and 💸

Winners have been contacted via email.

Up the tenant’s union, and free Palestine. Much love from all of us here at Gulabi! 💖

Address

140 Niddrie Road

G428QB

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10:00 - 16:00
Thursday	10:00 - 16:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00
Saturday	10:00 - 16:00

Website

http://www.gulabi.co.uk/

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