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Locksmith in Edinburgh
Can anyone recommend a good locksmith in Edinburgh? Just looking to replace an old cylinder rim lock with a better one and put another new one in too. Cheers, David
Lunch in Ayrshire
Looking for a nice place to have lunch in Ayrshire. Would be a bonus if they had Haddock done in bread crumbs on the menu. Love haddock but can't stand the batter that most places serve up. Hope someone can help.
Anyone see the Airbus?
Flew over Edinburgh Airport at 13.40, and flying over Prestwick around now before heading to Ireland and Wales, its a big plane!! http://www.gpia.co.uk/general/newsItem.asp?NewsItemID=363
Cheap hotel in Glasgow for 23rd of October
Hi Guys, Need some advice. Does anyone know of cheap hotels for 1 night that wont be over £60??? I know its not alot but im rather skint at the moment due to going off to Africa. I've got tickets to see Michael McIntyre for my boyfriends birthday on that night but dont want the hassel of running to catch a train back. Do…
Haymarket station or the main one?
I have to go on a training course tomorrow and have tickets booked to Edinburgh, now when i type in the postcode on multimap it gives me this.. http://www.multimap.com/maps/?qs=EH2+4RG&countryCode=GB Is it better to get off at Haymarket and walk or get it right into edinburgh? Is it possible to walk from Haymarket to…
Renting flat out in Edinburgh
Thinking of renting my flat out and, instead of doing it through an agent, was considering doing it myself and just placing an ad on Gumtree. Its a 1 bed flat in Stockbridge. Before I do, just wondered if anyone else had used Gumtree and if they would recommend? Also any advice from those who rent their property out…
Glasgow Charities
Hello My OH and I give a % of our salaries to charity and we would like one of them to be a local one however I am finding it difficult to locate Glasgow specific charities and not just branches of large charity organisations. Please could somebody point me in the right direction.
Aberdeen Window fitters
Hey Ladies and Gents I am in the process of getting quotes for windows and a door specifically 4 windows (box standard double glazing windows) and a front door. I have had several firms in now and am trying hard to decide which one to go with and whether I can haggle the price any further down. WeatherSeal - Didn't seem…
Cookery party in Glasgow
My daughter will be 11 in November, and is very keen on the idea of a cookery party. I had noted an advertisement a while ago for someone in Kilmarnock who did these, but unfortunately she doesn't appear to be in business any longer. Does anyone know of anyone else who would do this - we live on the south side of Glasgow.…
Billy Connolly tickets for Glasgow/Edinburgh *sold out*
As a follow on from this thread... http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1794717 Tickets are now available to order on the Usher Hall website here.. https://www.tickets.usherhall.co.uk/public/hall.asp Phone line for tickets open Monday, 6th July at 10.00 am.
Taxi Cost - Edinburgh
Hi Everyone, Could someone give me a rough idea of the cost of a taxi from Edinburgh airport to centre of Edinburgh (Novotel, Lauriston Place). Surprise w/end away for DH for his 40th in Jan and trying to work out a rough budget to save to!!! :o Any help appreciated Many thanks Sam
Weather in Scotland
Just a quick one please. We are considering a 1 or 2 week holiday in Scotland towards the west coast next year.(never been). Now i realise that we shouldnt expect glorious weather but would people please advise the best time to go when we can expect less rain? i.e Either spring or autumn. We will probably go in May or…
solicitors
Can anyone recomend a good solicitor in Edinburgh for my son ,he has split with his girlfriend and she will not let him see his daughter,
Anyone recommend a play to stay in Mull
Got a few days free at beginning Oct and would like to stay in Mull for 2 nights, from Wed 7th Anyone any personal suggestions ? B&B would be best, around £30 a night each (2 people) Thanks in advance
£15 train travel for over 55's on again
Just wanted to let anyone that is interested know that the £15 train travel deal anywhere in Scotland is back on again until December. Definitely worth checking out if you are planning a journey.
Glasgow Xmas Lights Switch On??
hi hopefully some wonderful person on here can help me.. every year we go to see the xmas lights switch on in george square and normally it is well advertised when the tickets become available to get on ticketmaster or from buchanan galleries. however i cant seem to find anything online, its all about last years event…
Dodging Gouranga Troops in Glasgow
If you live in or near glasgow you'll know wit am on about. They people that ask you to shout Gouranga then fleece ye and stick ye wi a "monk rock" CD and book, I dont know if they are actually hare krishna or a wee spin off series.anyone know? Ive actually read the book btw and it as a load of shi-te Any funny stories on…
Kilt strap extenders in Edinburgh
anyone know anywhere that sells kilt strap extenders on a sunday - yes tomorrow:eek:
help!who do I make this cheque payable to?
Getting the forms ready to post tonight for our marriage licence and cant find any info on who to make the cheque payable to.Do you think it would be the general registar for scotland or the local council?
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Hi, does anyone know any discount codes for The Kings in Glasgow? Got a 6 year old who is desperate to see it, but its a bit pricy. Worth a try. Thanks x :o

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