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Holiday family accomodation in Glasgow
family of five going to glasgow/edinburgh for 7 nights start of july anu ideas on self catering/apartment accomodation in glasgow, bringing own car so central not necessary.
taxi from solid rock to 02 academy
iam going to a gig in glasgow in 3 week time, can anyone tell me how much a taxi would cost from solid rock cafe in hope street (or central station) to 02 academy in eglington road ?? and also if there will be taxis outside 02 academy after the gig or do i have to phone one?? thanks
Scots Together collective energy switching
Has anyone been to scotstogether dot com to see if they can get a better deal by combining buying power with other households in Scotland yet?
Bathroom installers Aberdeen
Can anyone recommend a bathroom installer in Aberdeen please?
Edinburgh old fashioned Clock repairer and watch repairer
we took an old clock in to this gentleman yesterday the pendelum had come off and we wanted it cleaned,he done it there and then charged us £8 I was embarrassed gave him £10:D the shop looks like a throwback to the 60s but this guy knows his stuff,it is in Holyrood road near to the junction with St Mary`s street he was…
Recommend a good solicitor to sell in edinburgh
Would be interested in recommendations for solicitor who does complete package for selling property in Edinburgh ie. valuation, advertising, viewings and legal. Cost is obviously a factor, as well as good service. Recommendations as result of personal experience would be appreciated.
Changes to student awards 2013/2014
I've just been checking on what money my daughter will be able to claim when she starts at uni in September this year, with her sister, hopefully, following the next year. I've been shocked that they've withdrawn the allowances for more than one child in higher education, and they've set the cap for parental income at…
Falkirk indoor market
Does anyone know how busy this is, and if a weekday eg, wednesday is a good day? Looking to do it as a seller, thanks
Cheap meals on a Friday lunch time East of Scotland
I was looking for some insperation. I am a care worker and myself and another carer take a lady out for lunch every friday. We have access to a car and she really enjoys going for a drive. We are in East Lothian but are looking for somewhere up to an hour and a half drive away. We often go to the harvester in Dunfermile…
Has anyone had nice B&B en suite in Portree?
I'm wondering if anyone has had really nice (central as no car) bed and breakfast in Portree, the Isle of Skye, with en suite, please? Thank you. Crimson
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