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Got to get from Stirling to Aberdeen tomorrow
Hi all Got to get up to Dyce in Aberdeen tomorrow morning from Stirling and unsure of the best way to get there given the weather conditions at the moment - drive, train etc., Any ideas on best thing to do?
Hope everyone is safe & cosy
Not really moneysaving just hope we are all safe & warm. How exciting is thundersnow!!
Skn Clinic Glasgow - Open day 1st December
Had an email from Skn with details of an "open day" on December 1st - in case anyone is interested Prepare your skin for the party season with a girls' night out. Enjoy exclusive offers and get ready to let your skin sparkle… At: sk:n Glasgow On: Wednesday 1st December 2010 From: 5:00pm - 8:00pm Come along for: * FREE…
Public Open Day Warehouse Book sale 30% off in Broxburn
There is a pre-christmas warehouse booksale offering 30% off all stock to the public who visit. scottishbookstore dot com are opening the doors to the public at their warehouse in Broxburn on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th November between the hours of 11am and 6pm. They seem to have in the main scottish titles with some…
joiner in stirling
hi can anyone recommend a joiner in the stirling area. thanks
Christmas days out with kids
Posted this on the Christmas board too but was hoping some of you could recommend good days out for Christmas in the Glasgow/Lanarkshire/Dunbartonshire area. Any suggestions greatly appreciated; thanks. :)
Argos Sauchiehall Street tomorrow
They are giving away 2x £10 giftcards if you spend over £100 and 2x £5 giftcards if you spend over £50. Quote 37080 at till to take advantage of the offer. This offer was just texted to me so I don't know if it'll be valid for lots of people. I'm not planning on buying anything from Argos so I won't be using the code :)
New Year tickets Edinburgh or Glasgow ?
Does anyone know if tickets are available for New Years Eve in Edinburgh or Glasgow? Thanks
edinburgh cheap parking, where ?
haven't been to edinburgh for years, mainly because last time we were robbed parking the car at the castle. now we need to collect visas and i was interested if anybody knows of anywhere within a bus ride to the centre other than the park and ride parks, which are too far away?
Oak staircase needed......
.......anyone know of any good joinery places in the Highlands who could manufacture at a reasonable price?
St Andrew's Day Free Weekend
As St Andrew's Day falls on a Tuesday this year the free admittance to Historic Scotland sites including Edinburgh and Stirling castles lasts from Saturday 27th November until Tuesday 30th November. http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/events/freeweekend.htm Edinburgh Zoo will be doing free entry on 30…
SECC to City Centre - walk or taxi?
I'm going to a gig next month at SECC and I want to stay in a hotel in city centre. I was hoping for advice from anyone as to whether it's an option to walk back to City Centre after gig as I'm sure the taxi queues will be horrendous. Also would it be relatively safe? Thanks in advance
Selling Jewellery in Edinburgh....
I have some jewellery given to me by my ex husband which I no longer want to keep a hold of. Engagement Ring, Wedding Ring, Eternity Ring, Diamond Cross etc. Does anyone know where I would be best to sell this is Edinburgh? All nice stones so not any cash my gold places.....thanks!!
Skin Clinic Glasgow
Hi, I have some kind of marks on my face.I was told it was Pigmentation.I think i need to see someone about it.Has anyone used the above clinic and what diod they think
loose covers for suite Edinburgh and Lothians
Can anybody recommend a company who can make loose covers for a suite,I said Edin.& Lothians but nationwide would be fine. Edit. we found somewhere!!!!!!!
Plasterer in or near South Lanarkshire ?
Edited as I thought the post would be better placed in post 38260022
Beauty salons in Aberdeen
I would like to get a friend who lives in Aberdeen a voucher for a facial for chistmas. However, been stuck in Yorkshire this is a bit of a problem as I have no idea about salons there. Can anyone recommend any salons in particular? I did find one, Simply Bliss I think it's called, but cannot find an email address for…
Dundee/Perth Lamite Flooring Fitting
I was quoted £30 per square metre for the fitting of laminate flooring in my hallway by a local joiner. This fitting was an awkward shape as it needed fitting around the stairs etc. I was recommended Selective Surroundings of Dundee by a local carpet shop employee. I was quoted £10 per square metre, a saving of £180!…
Nice family restaurant Glasgow this Saturday
Hi, can I have some recommendations for a nice, family-friendly proper restaurant(not McD or Pizza Hut type) in Glasgow. City centre, east or even Rutherglen. I am taking the family and my mum to see me graduate (with honours, he he!!) on Saturday and will be taking the whole gang out for lunch afterwards, and I'm paying!…

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