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Archives for February 2008

Anyone recommend tradesmen in Midlothian/Edinburgh
I'm looking for an electrician, plumber, plasterer, painter, tiler, & laminate floor layer in Midlothian. Can anyone recommend anyone personally?
flat to rent in edinburgh area where to advertise?
Hi all i have a two bedroom flat available now in eh6 area. Where is a good place to advertise? I need someone in there within a week if possible. thanks
Garage conversion
We have got the planning permission to convert our garage into another room. Has anyone got this done before and could supply the name of someone reputable and who has done a good job. We live in Falkirk and we would be supplying the bulk of materials needed ourselves so it would just be a builder required to fit out the…
2008 Diary
Ok, this is quite random. I need to buy/get a 2008 diary. Does anyone know any shops still selling them now? I am in Edinburgh, so looking for somewhere close in the central not in Aberdeen or Highlands .... Thanks!
Roofer in Renfrewshire, anyone?
Hi, could anyone recommend a roofer in Renfrewshire area. Our roof is really needing done and I prefer a company recommend than someone in the Yellow Pages. Thanks very much.
Reliable Registered Plumber - Glasgow
Hi Everyone, I am looking for a good plumber in Glasgow. My friend's washing machine broke down 3 weeks ago so she bought a new one. She also paid for it to be installed but when they delivered it, they refused to install it because she has an extended waste pipe or something like that so she needs to get an independent…
Places to stay in Aberdeen
Because of my new job, occasionally I have to stay the night in Aberdeen, trouble is I dont always have advanced warning and it can be late in the day before I know whether I will need to stay overnight. Aberdeen hotels are notorious for filling up very quickly leaving only the rooms at £150+, my budget does not stretch…
Rendering outside walls - Glasgow
Looking for recommendation for someone to re-render outside garden walls and stairs. I'm in Glasgow. Thanks
marquee hire
I want to hire a marquee for a party, nothing too elaborate. Does anyone know of anywhere cheap;) ? We live in Angus and heard that the scouts sometimes lend theirs out.
Car boot sales Tayside
Hi, Pretty much as it sounds really. I am looking for the locations of any car boot sales in Dundee/Perth/ St Andrews/Angus area. My local is at Errol, but it costs £10 per car and cos it is so big, and there are lots of dealers people are only prepared to pay peanuts for things. Any ideas welcome - whether permanent sales…
Child Care in Aberdeen
Hi My baby is due in 5 weeks :eek: and i am hoping to return to work part-time by jan 2009 at the latest. I wondered if anyone could give me a recommendation of a child minder or nursery they (or a family member /friend) use - its a daunting prospect as there are so many to choose from. Thanks in advance.
ISle of Skye
Any good and cheap accomodation/hostels that anyone have been before? :beer:
Glasgow-Edi cheap train tickets ??
Hi my son and friend are going to Edinburgh on Sunday coming back Monday. I thought there was some special deals going on but the best I can find for them is £32. Anyone know of anything better. I know they can get the bus cheaper but they prefer train. Thanks
Glasgow car parking - Springfield Quay etc
Hi We're off to Glasgow for a few days. Staying over near Springfield Quay. Does anyone know what the parking is like around there? We were hoping we could leave the car somewhere for most of the time and go around on public transport. Any info gratefully received.:D
Croft land
Anyone got experience of taking on a crofting tenancy? OH and I are considering buying a house in Sutherland. The house and garden are de-crofted and the offers over price is for the house and garden only. However, there's also a 2.5 acre croft plus share in the common grazings attached to the house and the seller is the…
Jack Black New Movie
Have just put tickets back on through ICANTGO method so should be able to get them if quick through Free Cinema tickets link. Its for this Thurs at the Odeon, Lothian Road at 6.20pm
T in the Park Tickets
The line-up for this years T in the Park is announced on Friday (15th) with tickets going on sale at nine am the following day (Sat 16th). Good luck everyone that's going to be joining the mad scramble for tickets.
Glasgow with 60(roughly) teenagers!!!
Help please. Our Rugby Club are going to run a small tour through to Glasgow on a weekend in April. The boys are going to be staying in a travel lodge and one of the mothers I was speaking to today has been tasked with finding them something to do and place for then to eat on the Sat afternoon. The Timecapsule was…
Edinburgh Shuttle
I have to pass on to you all the wonderful Edinburgh Shuttle service I used from Edinburgh airport to my hotel within Edinburgh City centre, this weekend. A single fare only costs £8 but because there was two of us it was £15 straight to your door. For the return journey, which also cost £15 for two, we gave Edinburgh…
Accomadation in Fort William ?
Hi Guys I have planned a great trip around Scotland for June, booked all the accomodation etc, but received an email yesterday and my accomodation in Fort William has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances :eek: . I was going to be staying at Kismet Villa in Fort William for a couple of nights and had chosen this…

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