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Archives for July 2008

glasgow green proms in the park- free
up to 6 free tickets are available for proms in the park 2008 at glasgow green http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2008/promsinthepark/glasgow_form.shtml 13 september 2008
Glasgow River Festival 19th & 20th July
Hi everyone! Thought this might be useful for anyone looking for an inexpensive day out this weekend. The Glasgow River Festival from 11am-6pm each day has lots going on to see & do around the Glasgow Harbour/Science Centre area for FREE. Read that there are also free shuttle buses running from Glasgow City Centre,…
LCD TV installation in Edinburgh?
Hello, Can anyone recommend someone to mount an LCD TV on my wall? I'm almost certain it's a small job, and I could possibly do it myself...but with an expensive TV being put on it, I think it's better to get a professional to do it and hopefully have some recourse should it ever fall off :) Any suggestions?
Party Food in Edinburgh
Can anyone recommend a catering company in the West of Edinburgh? I am looking for sandwiches, snacks, savouries etc. for a party for about 60 people.
Blair Drummond Safari Park?
My mum's been staying at mine for the weekend because my boyfriend has left me, sooo decided I needed something to do to cheer me up. But everything I've read about Blair Drummond seems to be people saying it's brilliant for the kids, it'll just be me and my mum, if she wants to go. It's a mission to get there, and…
Kitchen Aid Mixer
Hi. My lovely mum wants to buy me a Kitchen Aid mixer and I've seen plenty placed to buy them but I'd really like to see some of the other colours they come in 'in the flesh'. John Lewis does them, but only in red, cream or black. Does anyone know of anywhere in the Fife/Lothians/Perthshire area that sells them and has…
Knitwear Factory Shop for Golfers
I`m not sure if this has been on before but the Glenmuir Factory in Lanark has a factory shop with great prices for golfers etc., The stock varies and it`s open mon - fri 10- 4 as far as I know at the last visit. It`s on the right hand side up the ramp at the front of the building and there is a carpark of sorts at the…
STV Vouchers to print, M&D's 2 for 1 entry and others..........
"Welcome to the stv Vouchers website, here you'll find some fantastic offers from some of stv's top advertisers. Just click on as many of the voucher buttons as you like and print off the vouchers. Fill in your details and take the voucher into the venue or shop to redeem these fantastic offers.":rotfl: The offers and…
Ferry Tickets to Arran
I was pricing tickets today for a day trip to Arran. The cost for 2 adults and 2 children in a car is over £80! (Ardrossan to Brodick). I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me where to get cheaper tickets?
Save Money when you VisitScotland
A tip from some friends in the tourist industry. If you find any accommodation via www.visitscotland.com or, indeed many attractions, you can save the £4 booking fee by booking directly via the service provider. The service provider also gets to keep the 10% "deposit" which is in fact the commission which VisitScotland…
Ullapool Tesco
anyone been/live there ?just want to know if there is tesco and if so how big is it and if there's a self scan for coupons and do they sell petrol please? thanks
Good hairdressers in Edinburgh that won't break the bank
Hi, long-time lurker / first-time poster! Looking to get my hair cut without emptying my bank account or looking like a disaster. I live in Newington and work in the west end, so anywhere in/near the city centre would be great (yep, I know, cheap *anything* in the centre of Edinburgh is asking a lot!).
Cheap/free plus size clothes Edinburgh
Any ideas where I can get these? new or 2nd hand im not fussed really but been through alot of charity shops and not much for larger women (24-26). they are soooo expensive to buy new unless im missing something... all suggestions welcome
Carron bathrooms - Falkirk. Sell direct?
Anyone know if this is just a manufacturing plant or if they have a showroom there too? Also if they sell direct?
Were would you recommend to go for golf club fitting in Glasgow/Lanarkshire area
Im thinking of investing in a new set of golf clubs and would like to know were to go to get measured for a new set in Glasgow/Lanarkshire area?
Scotland on Sunday beauty giveaways
I noticed in yesterday's Spectrum magazine which comes with Scotland on Sunday that they are starting to do health and beauty giveaways each week. You just log on to the scotlandonsunday.com/freebie and enter your details to claim the product you want. They only have the details of the products in the magazine so you can't…
Getting to Glasgow Airport from Edinburgh?
we want to book a flight from Glasgow airport, does anyone know how long it takes on the train from Edinburgh? Thanks
Chimney sweep in fife
Hello, Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good (cheap hopefully!!) chimney sweep around glenrothes/ kirkcaldy area? We are wanting to open up an old fireplace in our house and it is crampacked with soot.
plus sized clothes shops in perth
anyone know of any? i looked online but see there is no evans in perth just dundee! Does anyone know of any other shops/supermarkets in perth that accommodate plus sizes? thanks xmyx
Garden fencing/ East lothian
I need to get a garden fence put up between my property and my neighbours. Does anyone know of any good companies that can do this and are reasonably priced? Some of the companies i phoned say they won't come out to East Lothian. Thanks.

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