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Green Flags flying over schools
Anybody know what those Green Flags are that I see flying over so many schools in Scotland? They're solid green with what looks like a tree in a circle in the middle.:confused: :confused:
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Are you Scottish and worried about your pension? Sunday Times needs volunteers
The Sunday Times is looking for people in Scotland who are worried about their pension and are may be even considering working longer to make up for money lost in their scheme. The article’s comparing public and private sector pensions. It is for this Sunday's paper, so they would need to speak to you either later today or…
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Santa at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh
Hi Just to let you all know that Santa will be at Ocean Terminal at 4pm today 14/11/08 to turn on the xmas lights with real reindeers, free mince pies and mulled wines and also Boogie and Arlene from Forth one will be there. :beer: xx
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Bathroom installation.
Hope someone may be able to help me with this. My father in law has decided to get his bathroom completely revamped and is looking for a company to do this. He would prefer if he had personal recommendations from someone who has had their bathroom done and is happy with the installation. He wants one company to handle the…
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Early evening meals
Where can you reccommend the best places for early evening meals in Aberdeen ? Thanks.:beer:
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Ideas for girly lunch in Glasgow
I'm looking for somewhere in Glasgow city centre (not West End), to go with a group of six early-thirty-something girlies for lunch, on a Saturday afternoon in December. Looking for somewhere not overly expensive, where we can eat, chat and drink reasonably priced wine for a few hours! I have nothing against them, but on…
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Scottish teens remember
Pupils from Queen Ann High School in Dunfermline travel to the battlefields and graveyards of France and Belgium with Stephen Jardin from STV's The 5.30 Show. You can watch again from the website here.. http://www.stv.tv/content/tv/thefivethirtyshow/remembrance_index.html Its a very moving report and best summed up by…
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Red Stripe Beer price
If anyone knows the cheapest place to buy Red Stripe Beer, please let me know. I'm looking to buy about 10 cases for a party. CHEERS:beer:
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Cheap Glasses in Dunfermline
After moaning to a work mate about needing new glasses and the fact that spending another £350 is something I could do without, he suggested I visit a shop in Dunfermline called "Spex in the City" (great name). He said just go to an optician`s as normal and get an eye test. It`s free for everyone, and just take your…
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Tesco Home insulation service - not in the islands!
My Tesco store has a stand in it promoting their new Home Insulation Service, leaflet states that cavity wall and loft insulation are available for £195 each. Got a phone call from them on Friday to arrange an appointment for a consultant to come round, "Oh, you're in the Western Isles, wait a minute" She consulted with a…
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Inverness Bargain Base opens this weds
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=619379 http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1157293 Just saw a flyer saying it opens 12/11/08 10am - ie this wednesday Opening hours wed-sun 10-6 As far as I know it's in the old Lidl down the carse
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Saturdays daily record free lippy
Just saw the ad on the telly in tomorows daliy record get a free L oreal lipstick from Semi chem. I think its a voucher job
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Strange object in Glasgow
I'm staying in Glasgow for a few days, taking in a bit of shopping etc. However I saw this :- It's behind a pawnbrokers on the corner of Argyle Street and Robertson Street. Why would someone cement a girder into the ground, and then floodlight it?
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Recommend a plumber to install dishwasher (Edinburgh) and cost of installation?
Can anyone give a recommendation from recent personal experience if possible of a plumber to fit a dishwasher in Edinburgh. Any idea of what this would cost? (Never had one fitted before, so I guess I need a plumber to do it?) Thanks!
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x factor leon to switch on christmas lights
paisley saturday 15th november at 5pm usual build up always a good day out for my kids ds favourite the santa parade starts at 12 and the best bit its all free and i get to see the lovely leon :D
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Bookshops in Scotland
Hi, Im trying to buy a copy of a book called 'The Clan Ranald of Lochaber : A History of the MacDonalds or MacDonells of Keppoch' and so far having no luck. I figure my best bet maybe some small bookshop in Scotland and wonder if people could give me some names of bookshops I could contact or look up on the web. Very much…
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Car Boot / Jumble Sales / SwapMeet
Hello all Does anyone know of any (possibly tried and tested?) car boot etc.., sales that still operate in November in Fife / Edinburgh? We have just had a massive clear out and rather than take to the dump, we thought some of the things would be great for a car boot.... failing that some charities could benefit. Never…
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Mosque Kitchen Edinburgh
Hi, A trip to Edinburgh this year ? I would reccomend the Mosque kitchen...basic surroundings but food is wonderful! and possibly the cheapest in Edinburgh. http://www.list.co.uk/place/102602-mosque-kitchen/:j
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Patio Restaurant, Edinburgh
I'm going to Edinburgh in December for a long weekend and looking to have a meal in the Patio on Hanover Street. The phone's not getting answered - does anyone know if it's still open or not. If not, any idean as to why has it closed down? Thanks
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Recommended window installers Edinburgh/Lothians
Does anyone have any recommendations for replacement window installers (casement not sash and case) in the Edinburgh/Lothians/East Central Scotland area, please?
