TheColdRoom was established in the year 2000 by Jim Addison (Jivin’ Jim) and Austin Stewart (oZy) at 24 Millgate, Arbroath. After Austin left and Darren joined, the shop moved to 10 West Port, then 15 West Port with Darren taking over the business and Jim heading over to revive Abbey Music in Kirk Square. TheColdRoom eventually settled in at 18 Millgate (the old Willbourn Insurance premises) where it remains today.