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Where to relocate? Bishopton/erskine
Hi all, New to this forum thing so go easy on me lol. I'm relocating to Scotland after working there for last 5 years with my wife and 9 month baby girl. We are selling our house and looking to buy a new build or house that is approx 5 years old. To be totally honest I'm no expert on areas so I'm looking for some honest…
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Neighbour smells
Hi I've been having problem with my downstairs neighbours cooking smells for several months. On speaking to him about it he is very dismissive. I did find out he had a ceiling fan which he uses and it's probably 20 years old. Is it possible the ducting for the fan has worn and is leaking? If so what she best way to find…
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Torn in two
My wife and I have worked hard all our life and have done ok we will soon be moving to Fuerteventura to stay and become Spainish residents my 26 year old son has a great job and is staying in our house I would like to give him title but although we have made provision for him in our UK and Spanish wills my solicitor says…
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can I haggle with a Currys salesman in Ayr
Hallo,I want to know if I can haggle with a Currys salesman in the Ayr branch,I am going in fir a new telly,cooker and washing machine and maybe a hoover.
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Edinburgh attractions and things to do (merged)
We are off to Edinburgh for a week at Easter - self catering apartment in the city centre (old town) Have three kids (11, 9 & 3) Its about 8 yrs since we last went but we did the castle and a natural history museum. Would like to take them to lots of interesting places but don't want to get ripped off on lots of entry fees…
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Ethnic shops
I'm popping over to Ayr for the weekend, won't have a car unfortunately Are there any ethnic shops in the town ? I'm particularly looking Chinese, Thai and Indian ingredients that I can't get here easily. If not town centre, easily reached by bus? Thanks
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Windows
I have to replace our old, single glazed, timber framed windows. Can't afford to pay outright for new windows & have a rubbish credit rating it seems! Does anyone think I will be able to get them on finance?
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What is there to do and see in and about Glasgow?
We are going to Glasgow and are wondering what there is to see and do especially on a Sunday? BTW we will have a car so we can travel. Is there any where we should definitely go or any where we should try to stay away from? Any good places for eating at a reasonable price and any where to get a nice meal as we will be…
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Self Factoring - Advice
I live in a building which has three flats. All three flats are currently owner-occupied and were all bought within the last 18 months. There is no factor. I believe that in Aberdeen it's common for there to be no factor in older buildings which was pretty evident when I was viewing flats to buy, some of the communal areas…
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How are Scots voting?
Remain or Leave
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Roseburn / Murrayfield
Popped into Tesco Extra at Roseburn tonight to see they've reduced "Bucks Fizz" (not champagne but white wine & orange) to only 79p - Ideal for cash strapped guys/girls on Valentine's Day) and / or Two tickets for Queens Hall this Friday "Classic Rock Show" 50 greatest guitar riffs..... were £52 reduced to £20 on Gumtree.…
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cleaner in Oban
Looking for a cleaner for a one off job in Oban. Bathroom in a small 3 bed end of terrace. 40GBP. but more if willing to tackle the kitchen too. any ideas?
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Planning application about tenement communal areas
In an Edinburgh 'old-style' 16-flat tenement: Owner of flat B submits a planning application to carry significant works on part of communal areas. Owner of flat F has never been consulted about the Owner B's intention to submit a planning application dealing with communal areas - only consultation that took place was as…
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Best city centre parking for commuters? Springfield Quay scary...
Travel in from Ayrshire. Been parking in the Springfield Quay for the last few months, but came back on Monday to find a flyer on my car telling me that they would be monitoring for commuters using the spaces, that it's private property blah blah blah... Anyone got any alternative suggestions? Or is the Quay still open for…
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parking st St John's Hospital Livingston
I have an appointment within the main hospital tomorrow afternoon. Can anyone give me any tips on parking there. I know parking at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is very confusing and I tend to take the bus rather than attempt to park there.
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Shabby chic style cotton material for curtains
Hi Any idea where in Central Scotland I can find shabby chic style cotton material for sewing simple curtains pls? I'm mainly looking for florals, but also prints (eg polka dots, checks) so I can make colour coordinated cushions and other accessories. I don't really want tiny or too large prints. Cheers
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Where to go for adult autism diagnosis?
I live near Edinburgh and am currently looking for a place where I can get diagnosed for autism. I was on the NHS list for the assessment and had my first consultation with a psychiatrist recently. As he's not an autism specialist, he said he will refer me to a psychologist from the same hospital. This means that I'm now…
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Mama Drama - day by day.
Well, I'm now a new mam to a little boy and have finally gotten into some sort of routine (I call it chaos) and sometimes I am organised, but most of the time it is a bit more like (suck it and see!) Anyway, I've gone back to work after my maternity leave and have taken a massive pay cut to work part-time so I can spend…
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Free Parking near the Royal in Edinburgh
Does anyone know of any free parking within about a mile of the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh? I don't know the area at all OR the bus system but I have 2 appointments there in the next 10 days with the second one likely to be all day and I baulk at the charges levied for onsite parking.
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Nvq
I remember years ago there was a Govt initiative which gave funding towards courses if you wanted to retrain or learn something new. I'd like to do an NVQ but at the age of 61 and only work part time so not on a very high salary so don't know if I'd get any financial help. Can anyone shine any light on any funding I might…
