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Amika hair straighteners
In a moment of madness I was persuaded to buy Amika mini hair straighteners from a stall in Aberdeen Union Square mall. I paid £60 - was I robbed? (Google was no help on this occasion, neither was the Amika site)
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African/Caribbean Hair and Food Market
Hi i am new to Glasgow, can anyone tell me where i could find places where i can get my hair done (chemical relaxer and other applications) and where i can get caribbean foods. Thanks
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prestwick airport discount code
Hi Any discount codes for glasgow prestwick airport parking?
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reprints from negatives?
Does anyone know if anywhere in Edinburgh [central preferably] will reprint photographs from negatives?
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Ideal Home Show Glasgow tickets
We are thinking of going to the Ideal Home Show in Glasgow SECC on Saturday. Had a look at their website and its £12 each for entry tickets, decided to look at eBay see if there were any going there and we can get 2 tickets for £5 for that day. Question is, has anybody else used this method of buying these tickets? Do they…
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Moving to Scotland for 6 months
Hey all! I'm moving to Scotland for about 6 months to work in Grangemouth. I'd like to live in a town/city within 30 minutes from Grangemouth. I've been looking at Falkirk, Stirling, Livington and Linlithgow. My preferences are; central for train and/or bus, close to good pubs and restaurantes, decent shopping, fitness…
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Looking for free brambles in Glasgow
Im looking to pick brambles in or around the Glasgow area. Does anyone know of any areas there are a number of bramble bushes i could pick fruit for free?
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Congratulations To Raith
Kirkcaldy will be proud of you.
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Assistance with buying low cost white goods?
Hi any suggestions/ideas gratefully received. Are there any charities in Glasgow who help out people on low incomes with a way of them buying low cost white goods such as cooker/fridge/washing machine? The person is a pensioner who has moved quite a distance but had to leave pretty much all their furniture etc behind.…
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Parking for Perth Royal Infirmary
I'm going to a meeting at Perth Royal Infirmary. I'm not a member of staff nor am I a patient so not sure if I would be allowed to use the car parks. Even if I was able to use the car parks I doubt there would be any spaces left by the time I arrive at 08:45. I'll be there all day so don't really want to take up a space…
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Glasgow restaurant - cheap but decent - any recommendations?
Does anyone have any recommendations for cheap but decent restaurants/takeaways within walking distance of Buchanan Galleries? I'm going to be in Glasgow staying at a hotel for four nights at the end of Feb so need to find decent places to eat that won't break my expenses allowance of £10. Thanks in advance
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Dundee Uni Graduation!
My eldest son graduates this June in Dundee! He is the first ever in our family to gain a degree!! We are booked to stay two nights in Dundee and our son has booked for us to eat :) I am, excited, thrilled and want to make the most and see everything I can of the graduation. Does anyone have any tips? How to get the best…
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Restaurants in Edinburgh
Hi, im going to edinburgh on Friday for 4 days and would appreciate some recommendations for nice affordable restaurants. i know there is a thread called eating in edinburgh but the last post is from 2011 and restaurants change so much
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Cheapest Online Takeaway Sites?
What are the best online takeaway sites? Some charge you card fees, others charge admin fees, still others charge delivery and/or inflate the restaurants' menu prices. Does anyone have any advice? Has there been a comparison done on them?
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Glasgow/ East Renfrewshire markets?
Can you please let me know if there are any good markets/ car boot sales in the South side-Renfrewshire area? Tried e-bay and lost so much money on p&p, perhaps getting a wee stall on a local market would be better? Thank you very much.
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Recommendations for a stonemason in Edinburgh
Hello there, I am looking for recommendations for a stonemason in the Edinburgh area. My wife and I have an Edwardian stonebuilt house and the front requires some work. Some sections of the stonework probably will have to be replaced and there is some repointing to be done. Google does bring up some local stonemason's…
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Tour guide & minibus for 14
Hello, I have been asked to get a quote for 14 Swedish visitors (average age 55) who are coming to Edinburgh and surrounds for a few days and have no idea where to look. OK I looked at Yell.com but would prefer if anyone could recommend a company which does private tours with a knowledgeable tour guide? Thanks
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Cheap Portrait Photographer in Edinburgh?
I want to have some portrait photos taken for online dating but am on a very tight budget. :( I'd prefer 'actors headshot' type in black and white, as they're very simple and classy. I don't need anything fancy, but it has to look professional. I'd like to have the photos in pdf format, as I might have some of them printed…
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Property factor service
My son bought a flat in a set of buildings for which a certain factor provided services. He was told he had to pay a fee to cover buildings insurance, cleaning of communal stairs, repairs and gardening. Since then the factor company has written to all the homeowners saying they are unable to provide the cleaning, gardening…
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Car boot sale, Milngavie
Please could anyone tell me if the Sunday car boot sale in Milngavie is on at the moment? Thanks.