Scotland

Anyone know if any of the banks or building societies dispense English notes from their ATMs in Scotland? Rob [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]

I'm looking for some fruit trees. I know it's not the best time of year to be buying/planting however I don't have an alternative and need them within the next 3 weeks. I need approx 12 trees, a mix of apple, pear, plum and cherry. I also would like a mix of varieties within the fruit. Does anyone have any recommendations…

Can any one help with info on this? We are picking up relatives there next Thursday evening and will be driving over from Glasgow, so keeping tabs on flight arrival times is difficult. I have looked on the airport website and can see that actual parking costs are horrendous, but have found the £1 Drop-off facility, which…

Was in the Co Op in the Gorbals today and just beside the cig kiosks were Amazon Collection Lockers! They were taped shut with a message saying they were coming soon. I hadnt a chance to ask any of the staff about them as it was busy but it might be worthwhile looking out for in other stores as well. No more cards though…

Hi Heading down to Dumfries and Galloway this weekend with the kids for a long weekend. Our first time staying down there so looking forward to exploring the area. Does anyone have any suggestions for things to do/places to go??? We like beaches (as we have a dog) and I've already heard good things about the Cream of…

My upstairs neighbour decided to repair his boiler himself, burst a pipe and flooded me. The water came spewing in and right into my boiler. My boiler doesnt work. I have boiler cover, I called them out and as all the circuit boards are wet and effectivly dead, I would have to replace them to find out what other components…

Anyone know of any outdoor things on this weekend in the Edinburgh/Fife Borders/Central (willing to travel!) area to make the most of the glorious weather? I am bored and have a teenage son I would like out of his bed! I have e-mailed a few places with outdoor things which need to be booked to see about availabilty but…

Hey folks, Usually I'd post elsewhere in the forum, and the usual response is a lot of specific answers relating to shops that are in England, thus making it difficult to see a sofa before I buy it. So does anyone have any recommendations on where to get a decent sofa. Currently, my OH and I have agreed on one we like in…

Does anyone in Scotland know if the Blythswood Square Natwest has a coin deposit machine? I have so much change and I've heard some branches have deposit machines - I don't want to use a coinstar as they take 8.9 pence per pound - it all adds up!

Hi Do any of you guys know of any good recommended kitchen fitters in the Glasgow/Stirling area (we live between those 2 places) I am looking to have a full new kitchen installed in the early Spring and I have been debating on using B&Q or Ikea fitters but have been told that they will charge a fortune and may not be the…

SFL div 1 slot free to a good home, possibly suit the Dunfermline area (although maybe find a home in Edinburgh or Inverness):beer:, collect from Dingwall.... C'mon the Staggies....:beer:

oh well !!!!!!!!!!

I have received a Parking Penalty Notice 13/7/12 stating that I have not paid a ticket that was either issued or posted to me regarding over parking in a supermarket back in May of this year. The problem is I have never received such a ticket and now they say I owe £90, the other issue is its for a supermarket in another…

Hi all Can anybody recommend some good companies or tradesmen they've used to renovate their bathroom in Fife? I'm looking for some ideas and quotes for a complete refurb.

Hi We are going over to Larne next week ti collect a car we have bought- now in booking the ferry we would be foot passengers on the outward journey and obvioulsy with car coming home. Trying to book this as a return on the P&O site is impossible as you have to either be foot passenges both ways or have a car both ways. In…

Looking for a one night, 2 night max stay for 5-6 people in scotland, something like a tree house, log cabin etc, can only find places offering a weeks stay, any ideas? cheers

Hi Everyone, I am trying to plan a 60th Birthday lunch or brunch for my Mom in Edinburgh somewhere, but as I don't live there I am struggling to find somewhere without knowing the city well. It will be for about 30 - 50 people. I am happy to cater it myself/with friends, but also looking at options where we could have the…

Used to go wimberry picking in Wales as a child. From what I have so far discovered online is that they are also known as blaeberries or bilberries. Can someone recommend places in the Fife / Edinburgh area where one can pick these berries

hi, on the back of the daily mail in scotland there are codes to collect for the reward club, if anyone buys it and not going to use the code coulld you pm them to me please, thanks

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