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Archives for August 2009

Anyone recommend a good tiler around the Inverness - Tain area?
Bathroom needs tiled. Decided I'm not going to be doing it, I've had enough. So I need someone who takes pride in his work, not a 'that'll do merchant'. Any recommendations?
Steam & Vintage Rally Aberdeenshire
There is a steam & vintage rally this weekend 15th/16th of August 2009, I was hoping to take the boys to it :confused: but there doesn't seem to be enough info about the event. Anyone know what time it begins and the entrance fee? Milton Field Crathes Banchory Aberdeenshire Many Thanks :D
Red Arrows in Tattoo flypast 14th & 18th August
The RAF flypast is taking place nightly at 9.00 pm and 7.30 pm on Saturdays and tonight and Tuesday it is to be done by the Red Arrows. Sadly today is wet and misty so visibility may not be great but you sure as heck will hear them. http://www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk/news/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1249052575 Webcam is…
Hairdresser in Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hi Anybody know a good hairdresser's in the Edinburgh/Midlothian area? I'm looking for somewhere reasonably priced, not dirt cheap, that does a good haircut. Better than good, even. Also, what exactly is a reasonable price for a haircut? I haven't had my hair done in a few years, so there'll be a fair bit of work involved…
Parking Edinburgh Travel lodge
Sorry I know I have asked before, and it was a help,When I wanted information about travel lodge. But can't seem to find out if there is parking at the travel lodge in centre (Edinburgh) Also I don't use them a lot but I have heard that you now have to pay for parking, Also anyone stayed at Willow-brae travel inn?
Help Please, need a resonable priced family potrait photgrapher, Glasgow Area?
Hi Everyone, I've just had twins and have a 3year old boy. I would love to get a professional portrait of them together, though the majority of family portrait companies I google, and the ones you see in shopping centres e.g. Venture, cost a lot of money to get a couple of prints. I called Mothercare in Anniesland as they…
Where to stay on Isle of Bute?
My family and I have been invited to a good friends wedding April 2010 in Rothesay, Isle of Bute..just wondered if anyone has any recommendations of a place to stay a few nights for a family of 5 (2 adults,2 kids and a baby) ? xx
Record PM Newspaper - has it gone?
I catch the train home from Glasgow Queen Street a most nights and for ages now there has always been someone at the entrance handing out free copies of the Record pm newspaper. There hasn't been anyone there for weeks now (since before the Glasgow Fair) - does anyone know if it has fallen victim to the recession or is it…
Edinburgh Places To Stay & Visit.
We are hoping to get away for a few days at the end of the month :T Wonder if anyone has any suggestions of places to stay &/or visit. I hope to go see Little Sparta the garden of Ian Hamilton Finlay in the Pentland Hills. We like gardens & galleries & architecture - green & modern as well as old. We don't have a lot of…
Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2009 Reviews - What you saw? Did you Like it? Your review.
Hi, Thought I would start this up again this year as its good for people who are looking for reviews of a show, they might be going to see. If you are going to a show/shows, please review them here for everyone to see. Here a few ideas for what to put in your review - 1. Who was it you saw? 2. Where and when? 3. What did…
Aberdeen- Gardener
Does anyone know of a gardener who would be willing to tidy up an overgrown back garden? Thanks
Dumbarton/Dunbartonshire
Can anyone answer this puzzling question why is Dumbarton spelt differently from Dunbartonshire??
Best spot for ... Higland Cows
Any tips on where to go in Scotland to be sure to see some highland cows ? Ideally wandering around ... (not like at the zoo) I was told Kerrera Island, just off Oban. I have seen some each time I've be travelling up North - but this time will be with a 9 year old and want to make sure to see some! Thank you!
Anyone in the Highlands got a caravan or a second home?
I know this is an extremely long shot but desperate times call for desperate measures. :D During our bathroom refurb, some other pretty serious issues have arisen which mean more work needs done. We have some jazzy 'swinging' walls ..... they're not meant to be swinging, but after stripping plasterboard and going back to…
gardeners in the falkirk/stirling area
Hi Does anyonehave any contacts for gardeners or odd job men in the Stirling/Falkirk area. Mostly just grass cutting, weeding etc in an ex council house garden. Front and rear Thanks
Painter & Decorator in West Lothian?
Looking to get my livingroom done buy someone who is qualified but reasonably priced. Had a recommendation for my bedroom-guy done feature wall and all the seems are peeling off-nitemare. Any help/recommendations greatly appreciated. Im in Livingston :j
accommodation recommendation required - Aviemore
Can anyone recommend holiday accommodation in the Aviemore area? We are a couple with a 6 month baby and are looking for self-catering accommodation. We are looking for something quite nice as we plan on spending some time indoors as well as being out and about so need something larger than a shoebox and not too basic. ;)…
Recommended Kitchen fitters in Falkirk??
Has anyone used and can recommend a kitchen fitting company in the Falkirk area? I want to get my kitchen totally gutted, will need plastered, redesigned, tiled etc, and was hoping for one company to do the lot to save hassle of having to phone all individual labourers. Any help? thanks:beer:
does anyone know where I can find recent swine flu info for scotland?
I have searched online but the latest details for numbers and areas I can find is from an article written mid June so a bit outr of date.Does anyone know of anywhere I can find more recent local info? Never mind,I eventually found a government site but it wasnt that much help.My son was taken to A&E late last night,was…
Any recommendations for someone to fix, sand and varnish floors?
Can anyone recommend someone who could come and fix, sand and varnish my hall floor? I've done floors myself before, but I need help with replacing some boards this time. I've had a company come out to look and they've said the boards are in good condition. I'm in Glasgow Southside. Any recommendations appreciated thanks.

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