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Edinburgh City Centre is becoming a dump
Harsh words I know but I've just come back from holiday in Malaga where the streets were absolutely spotless. We noticed that they had cleaners out night & day and they actually looked like they took pride in their work. I have spoken to lots of friends and work colleagues who work in the city centre and we all feel that…
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Pay Day Loan Refund
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a company who would help me try and get a refund on payday loans I took out a few years ago. I am in Scotland. I have mental health problems and struggle to do these things myself so any advice would be much appreciated! :T
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Free (family friendly) events throughout Scotland in September
It is "Doors Open" month throughout Scotland, which means every council area has buildings (old and new) open for free, quite a few are child friendly and have special kids and family events, and most don't need to book. There are things free guided walks, buildings/ garden grounds which normally cost money (like old…
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Trust deed discharged since August 2012
Hi. I've had my trust deed discharged since August 2012 but my RBS PPI for a joint loan has stuck whilst singular loan PPI has been paid. Anyone have any ideas why?
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3 bed HMO Scotland
was wondering if anyone had any experience of applying for an HMO licence in Scotland. I have the following questions: Is the HMO licence granted specifically related to the number of rooms; i.e is there a separate 3bed,4bed and 5bed HMO licence or is it a blanket licence that allows you to rent to as many as legally…
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Moving to slamannan
Hey, my partner and I are moving to slamannan this month from Edinburgh. I’m really nervous and wondered if anyone else has moved from Edinburgh to slamannan or the surrounding areas? What is the place like? I’ve done as much research as possible and it looks like the perfect place for us I’m just looking to hear from…
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Research for college project
My sister is completing a college project on obesity levels and the barriers to exercise and healthy eating within Scotland. i would be grateful if anyone can fill out this survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/R59VQ6C If this is not permitted on the forum, i apologise and feel free to remove All answers will be kept…
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Calls to HMRC Glasgow charged at 45p per minute - Total rip off
Just realised I was charged 45p per minute to call HMRC Glasgow the other day. It was an 084 number and no wonder I was kept in the queue for an awful long time. You live and learn. Don't make the same mistake!
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Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city
Hi, my wife and I are going to Edinburgh next month for a few days and I was wondering what the best value options would be for getting from the airport to our accommodation in Shrubhill? I know we can take the tram + a bus or 2 buses each way, but what's the better value option?
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Overpayment of salary
I was overpaid my salary for 10 months of last tax year. This is now being paid back but I am being asked to pay back everything including the tax and national insurance that I contributed. I feel like I'm paying for it twice. Does anyone know if this is correct?
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Property Factor or not
I am a volunteer of an estate that has a limited company by guarantee. The company belongs to all the owners of the estate. The estate is managed and developed by volunteers made up of owners of the estate that sit on the board of directors/committee. Each owner pays a set fee each month for maintaining the estate, cutting…
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Road Trip
OK, so Im thinking of doing a road trip round Scotland in September. Just myself and my wife in the car. Both early sixties from Northern Ireland. Hoping to spend about 10 days and at this point have no idea where to go after I get off the ferry at Cairnryan. I dont mind spending just a day in one place then move on but…
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Moving to Dundee- Renting
Hey guys, Logged back on here after ages. Always find it useful here for advice. I'm a junior doctor moving to Dundee for work come August. I'm looking for somewhere to rent and I can't see anything that I like (well within my budget of £450ish). Looking for a 1 bedroom flat, ideally with Gas heating and cooker. Have…
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100 free Glasgow 2018 Diving tickets (Edinburgh)
I've just seen this on the British Swimming facebook : Divers will be at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh on Thursday to give away 50 pairs of tickets to the European Championships. The divers are part of the British squad set to be announced on Thursday morning and will be holding a meet and greet with the public…
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Nice places to live approx 30 mins from Glasgow.
Hi I am looking to move back to Scotland (born in Glasgow) and would like to know which places are best to look at. I haven't lived there since childhood which was a long time ago and know that things have changed a great deal. We have been on many holidays to Largs and like that area but not sure it is the best place to…
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FB Competition / Blatant Plug for the World Buttery Championship
1. BLATANT PLUG The World Buttery Championship is being held at NESCOL in Aberdeen on the 16th June 2018. I am organising the competition for Slow Food Aberdeen City & Shire which is a group of unfunded foodie volunteers who promote "Good, Clean, Fair Food for all" There has been a vast amount of discussion on social media…
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Moving from Glasgow to Borders
Hi We have just bid on a property in the Borders and we are looking for a reputable, reliable removal company who can do a full pack and unpack service and who have decent reviews. I’ve been ploughing through all sorts of companies and I’m at the end of my tether. We are both disabled and are moving from an 1st floor…
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Courts Simple Procedure
Hi All Hope this is the correct board, if not please feel free to move it. If a Scottish resident issues a claim (using the court's Simple Procedure) against a Company in Essex, and assuming it is defended, will the hearing be in Scotland or can the Company ask for it to be held local to them? TIA
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Medical expenses
Hello - I wonder if anyone can help with my query. I have been trying to get a diagnosis for Autism for a long time now, and it appears that the NHS do not do this for adults. I have been advised to go private and this has now been set up by an Autistic society. The cost will be approx. £500. Can I claim that funds back…
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Moving from Northern Ireland to Scotland help
Hello. The thread title is pretty self-explanatory, but I’ll put a bit more background info. In here. I’m a 24 year old male who lives in Northern Ireland, and I’m looking to move to Scotland next year or so. Aside from family, there’s nothing much for me here, and I’ve always loved Scotland, and I feel this is something I…
