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storage
hi, wanting to store alot of clothes around 2 double wardrobe size. anyone used a storage company in Glasgow.
The Scotsman - East Coast Rail Promotion
LONDON FROM ONLY £12.50 The Scotsman is starting off the New Year with a fantastic rail offer with East Coast, starting in paper on Wednesday 5th January. You can save yourself pounds on some fantastic discounted East Coast rail fares from Scotland. There are literally thousands of promotional seats to book with cut-price…
APPLE IPOD NANO 4th or 5th Generation
Hi. This is a long shot but does anyone out there know of anyplace I can buy a 4th or 5th generation Ipod Nano? I have hunted everywhere and all I can find is used ones on E-bay. As this was a request for a birthday present I'd be grateful if anyone can help. PS: She doesn't want the newer models - I have asked her :o
Scottish Water Insurance
I have just had yet another letter from Scottish Water offering me insurance for the water supply within my property. Has anyone investigated this? Is it worth having or just a money raiser by SW? Thanks for any advice offered.
Strange Lights over West of Edinburgh
Not sure where to post this message but was at my brother's house last night (he lives in Ratho) and he told me he was fascinated for about half an hour watching 3 coloured lights chasing after each other in the skies around his part of town. I've tried contacting The Scotsman but they have no information, the Royal…
Craft Fairs Tayside, Aberdeen & NE Fife areas
hi wondering if anybody can help me - am hoping to do craft/easter fairs etc this year but am finding it a bit of a closed shop at times in where and when they are - or dont find out about them until they are advertised in the local paper, which by then is a bit too late. does anybody know any that are coming up? any help…
charged with fraud
Can anyone please advise me. Five years ago I had to get a loan to cover spiralling debts. I got trapped in the spiral of debt and being too afraid to tell my husband (very abusive and aggressive) and because I was too afraid to tell him I had to keep up the charade and continue to live and spend as normal. Anyway,…
Aberdeen for New Year - what's open?
Would like to get out of Edinburgh for Hogmanay and was thinking of heading up to Aberdeen for 31st and then around Aberdeenshire for a few days thanks to cracking deals on late.rooms. Without doing the whole Hogmanay package thing for dinner, what places are likely to be open for something to eat on the 31st and on the…
lawyer
has anyone used a lawyer re: probate that has been reasobable in fees
Bank Holiday??
Anyone know if banks will be open today (4th) or not? I have stuff to pay into my account but am not 100% sure if they will be open today when it is a "bank holiday" in Scotland not England? edit - It is a Santander/A&L I will be using if that makes any difference.
Building supplies near Aviemore
Am "doing up" a cottage near Aviemore but am I going to have to hire a van and bring skirting boards etc. down from Inverness or is there somewhere local where I can get plasterboard etc? Would really appreciate any information.
Edinburgh Zoo £5 entry until 2nd January 2011
The Edinburgh zoo is only £5 entry until 8th January 2011 not just until 2nd. Offer extended. Was there yesterday as they've been doing this offer for the last week or so because part of the zoo is closed due to the snow etc (only the really high parts). You can still see the penguins, koalas, sunbears, tigers etc. But,…
Discount codes for Kings Theatre
Does anyone know of nay deals or codes which may give us a bit of a reduction on ticket prices at the Kings Theatre?
A701/A702 (not really MS but in a quandary)
We are hoping to travel Christmas eve from the south and will need to take either A701/A702 to cut across to Edinburgh. Have been on traffic Scotland site but have been unable to determine condition of either of these roads. Would anyone who has info on either the Moffat or Biggar route into Edinburgh kindly share their…
M&S no deliveries to Scotland
Please be advised :(
Wanting to learn knitting
Seen people do it and would be eager to learn myself. Does anyone know of any absolute beginners classes that I could go to - I can be slow in picking up arty based skills so i need a class or tutor who can go at a slow pace.
Celtic FC - 2 kids tickets for £10
kids go to 2 games for £10 this christmas CELTIC will round off 2010 with two home games - against St Johnstone on December 26 and Motherwell on December 29, and there's a fantastic ticket offer for young Celtic fans under 16. Because there's a special two-match package available for just £10. So why not bring the kids…
Red Diesel in Glasgow area
Hi, not sure im in the right place, but had no idea where to ask, so i guess ill start here! Does anyone know where i can get red diesel in glasgo, i have a diesel pressure washer. and NO, wouldnt use it in any vehicle as i know its illegal. cheers.
50th Birthday Party venues south Glasgow
For 5th Feb......got a few to places look ie Redhurst Hotel Clarkston / The Mallet sheugh at but wondering if anyone out there knows of somewere nice for about 70 people,buffet,disco for around £500. Tried a lot of local pubs etc Argosy,Crookston Hotel etc all booked for the date. Bowling clubs are out you need to be a…
£430+ value new toys auction for Edinburgh's Sick Kids
Hello Everyone, I'm auctioning off my prize of over £430 worth of sell-out Christmas toys from the Woolworths Guinness World Record 'World's Biggest Pass The Parcel' (as a new poster I'm not allowed to post links!) Just look up Sick Kids Toys Edinburgh, or similar, and you'll find it. There's lots more info in the listing.…

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