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Archives for April 2007

Autosave
Autosave are giving (the equivilent of) VAT off everything this weekend in store , before 11am Says "offer available Friday 4th - Monday 7th May" so not sure if it includes mon&fri aswell as sat/sun. They have stores in Inverness/Elgin/Dundee/Aberdeen, thier site is http://www.autosave-scotland.co.uk/
Cannoli in Glasgow
I've been searching for cannoli for about a week and a half now, does anyone know where I can find some in Glasgow? I know Valvona and Crolla in Edinburgh sell it but I was hoping that there would be a bakery or even a supermarket in Glasgow. I've bought it before somewhere but I can't remember from where or which city it…
Fife or Falkirk Good/Bad Areas
Can anyone please suggest any nice areas to buy houses in the Fife and Falkrik Areas??? We do have a limited budget of £100,000 so if anyone can suggest any decent areas it would be so much appreciated.
Hotels/B&Bs near SECC
Hi My friend and I are going to see a show at The Clyde auditorium in Glasgow. We have decided to stay overnight and go shopping the next day before coming home. Can anyone recommend a decent hotel or B&B within walking distance. Thanks. Edited to add: It is not until November.
Door Dipping and Stripping Perthshire
Hi everyone. Does anyone know where I can get doors dipped and stripped in Perthshire? Preferably one with a collection service Thanks
Scottish Election - how do you find out who the candidates are?
emm, rather stupid question here, but in my defence I've never voted in Scottish elections as I lived in London for years! How do I find out who are the local candidates in my area - in Perthshire? This isn't as stupid as it sounds as I seem to be getting info through my door about candidates that aren't standing in this…
Car Parking@ Edinburgh Airport
Anyone know the cheapest(best) car park for Edinburgh Airport. Its only for 4 days so if anyone could suggest one they have used I would be grateful.
Recommendations Needed for Kennels in North Lanarkshire
Hi I am looking for Kennels that people have personally used and would recommend. If possible around Coatbridge/Airdrie direction. Im looking for new ones as the kennels I used last year had a bad write up in a local paper!!! Thanks in advance
Montechoro-Algarve
Seen this offer in yesterdays Daily Record 7nts B&B at this hotel for £149,leaving on the 30th April, this is a bargain price. We are just back from this hotel and it cost us £299 each for the same deal.
Tiler in Fife ....
... had three recomendations now, first turned up a quoted, then never heard from him again. Second never turned up (I phoned him twice) & third quoted 4 times the first guy ! So, if anyone has a rcommendation for a good quality, reliable and resonabily priced tiler to do, what I think will be, a small job doing kitchen…
Where's the best Car Boot Sales in Glasgow/Renfrewshire
Hoping to do a car boot sale this weekend. Anyone know where the best ones are in Glasgow/Renfrewshire area. Last time I did one (many moons ago) I went to Blochairn Market so don't want to go back there. Also want to get rid of some of my Tesco toiletries but don't want to be charged as a trader. Anyone any ideas? Thanks…
Where in Aberdeen...
...can I get quad roller skates...help please :D
University of Abertay, Dundee
My daughter is considering applying to this university and I was just wondering if anyone can advise if it has a good reputation and what Dundee would be like to live in?
Hair dressers in edinburgh
Hi everyone, My wife was looking to get her hair coloured, does anyone know of any offers at the moment within the edinburgh area? thanks
The Inverness Thread
Hi Everyone, This is the new thread for all those who live in Inverness. Discussions on cheap places to eat, cheap night outs in the true MSE way. I have discovered lots of places that are cheap. 1 Inverness College- Lots of cheap food and cheap beauty treatments. I had a haircut at £7.50 Anymore suggestions? Or questions…
eyebrows shaped?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good beautician that does very good eyebrow shapes pls? Need mine done, but too scared to go to just anyone, was gonna try estee lauder at debenhams, but the girl looks quite intimidating. TIA malima
recommendation for good indian restaurant in glasgow
hi looking for a recommendation for an indian restaurant in glasgow. it's my dad's 60th this week. he would like to go to a nice buffet or possibly pre theatre menu. cheers for any suggestions
Child savings
We have a two month old baby at home and we were wondering if anyone knows the best sort of savings plan to start for him. Would it be best to open an account with the bank or a building society? Does anyone have the definitive answer?
free entry to Buffalo joes in Glasgow
I have 11 vouchers to this venue, which can be redeemed for for pass, if anyone wants them PM me, this is any night in April. If you want more info go to INFO@ buffalojoes.co.uk
Parking @ Glasgow Airport
I need to park my car @ the airport for one week starting on the 8th of May 2007. Having never done this I am looking for some guidance and tips. Who have you used? Where they good? Distance to airport? Thanks

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