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Archives for June 2011

Brilliant! Glasgow's New Riverside Museum- and it's FREE!
For those of you who don't know, Glasgow's old Transport Museum - along with the Tall Ship - has been improved and relocated to its new location on the north bank of the Clyde, not too far from its original location near Kelvin Hall. It opened last week. We took the kids to see it this afternoon. It is totally brilliant.…
Seeking Curry House in Edinburgh
Hi McCoys are running a 2 for one promotion on crisp bags and I have the option of the following for our next Edinburgh trip. Can anyone say which is a decent restaurant? Not a bad money saving option. Bay Of Bengal 164 High Street, Edinburgh Saffrani 11 South College Street, Edinburgh Kebab Mahal 7 Nicolson Square,…
Edinburgh to Southampton or Bournemouth
Hi can anyone please help, what is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Southampton or Bournemouth? I have family down south but can't work out what is the cheapest way/quickest way to travel to see them - train or flying - i've been going round and round the internet from one site to another trying to work this out…
Where can you buy "long" spaghetti in central Scotland?
random post, stay with me! My parents have asked me where they can buy "long" spaghetti - my mom has a jar about perhaps 2/3 foot long that they keep the spaghetti in, but apparently it's impossible to buy it now. I work in a supermarket and we don't sell it, they've tried Lidl/Aldi/the big 4 and none of them stock it.…
Stovies Recipe
Hi there, I am looking for a really good stovies recipe. The one I have used is Ma Broons, as well as various "supposed" scottish cook books (one "scots" cook book spells clootie wrong!) And tho Ma broon does the job, it seems lacking somehow, and people say "its good, but not as good as my mums!" so any scottish mums,…
Edinburgh - Milk delivery?
I'm in the Central/Leith are of Edinburgh and was wondering if anyone know of an old fashioned milk delivery service in Edinburgh. I passed some houses on Regent Terrace and saw milk in bottles on the doorstep! I don't really wanna hang around in the early hours waiting to see if a milkfloat rolls by... :rotfl:
bistro table
Hi. Is there anywhere in Inverness I can buy an outdoor bistro table & chairs (2 seats) Apart from homebase/Argos. Thanks
handyperson clydebank area
im looking for a bit of an odd job person to do some basic house repairs putting in a fence, fixing some steps - really need someone reliable and trustworthy due to circumstances. any recommendations appreciated - i'd like someone i could keep hold of and use regularly
Holiday in Fort William
Hi All My Dad has always wanted to go to Scotland for a holiday, he's 88 now so I thought it's now or never. We're from Tyrone in the Northern Ireland and are going over for a week in at the end of August. I've booked a place in Fort William for a week. Anyway my question is can you recommend anything that we should do.…
Murrayfield Parking help please
I am taking a relative to Murrayfield stadium on wednesday as she has tickets to Bon Jovi. I am not a city driver and so rely on my satnav to get there but do not have a clue about parking. We should arrive about 5.30pm and she does not have great mobility. I am starting to worry as a gig being on could mean no parking…
Butterfly World -Any good/Discount vouchers?
Hi All Thinking about taking kids to Butterfly World this weekend, never been before so is it any good? Plus are there any vouchers available for discounted entry etc Thanks for any help/info Cheers
Sofa shops in Glasgow West?
Can anyone recommend any Sofa shops in Glasgow West? Have been to Great Western retail park and going to one in Scotstoun next.
museum of rural life-free entry sunday 3/7/11
Date: Sun 3 July Times: 10:00-17:00 Cost: Free Come along to the National Museum of Rural Life to help us mark our 10th anniversary. It’s a full day of family fun and it's completely free! i've always wondered what's inside but didn't want to pay the entry fee... sounds good for kids
parking at Murriefild
Going to see Bon Jovi on Wed and wondered what the parking is like at Murriefield, can anyone help?
Hampden Restaurants?
Going to see you know who!!! Any suggestions for decent eateries nearby? We will be driving but intend parking the car at one of the recognised car parks then walking for something to eat before entering the stadium. Any suggestions?
Ryanair help please
Hello everyone, wondering if someone could please help. Paid months ago to Ryanair for flights cost £290. Now get an email telling me of special offers, can now get exactly same flights for £109. Dont believe it anybody know of any way round this, thanks
Airport Taxis From Dundee to Glasgow
Hi, can anyone recommend a reasonably priced, reliable airport taxi from Dundee to Glasgow? We are flying at the start of August. Would welcome any suggestions. Thanks a lot.
ready mix concrete west lothian
I need 0.5m3 of ready mix concrete, anyone know of any businesses that do small loads and don't charge you for a full load?
most beautiful places to go on north west coast of scotland
We are travelling up to Inverness next week, staying overnight and taking the train to Wick. We will be hiring a car in Wick and spending a few days traveling along the coast, ending up in Ullapool from where we will take the ferry to Stornaway. I would appreciate any advice on where to visit (we like walking) along the…
Sky multiroom/Aerial Installer Dundee?
Can anyone recommend a decent company to install Sky multiroom? I am in a maisonette with the dish at 2nd floor and the cable would be going up to the bedroom at 3rd floor. Sky have quoted £65 for installation but I'm not sure if this is a good price since I've never had it installed before.

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