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esa benefits
Hi , i have been claiming ESA for myself and husband, i am disabled and on PIP. the assessments are getting too much for me, my husband is my carer can my husband take over the ESA CLAIM?
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New Scottish £20 enters circulation - MSE News
Bank of Scotland's new polymer £20 note, featuring an image of the Forth Bridge with the Queensferry Crossing in the background, has entered circulation today... Read the full story: New Scottish £20 enters circulation Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Returning faulty goods to footasylum
I checked foot asylum website yesterday 're returns without receipt and paying with cash and it said you could return goods if you knew price paid so they could check. My granddaughter 12yrs bought trainers in October with birthday money and sole has split.I tried to return today for exchange as obviously fault there with…
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Sports Car/Racing Experiences Scotland
Really sorry if this is the wrong section but I’m looking into sports car racing for husbands birthday we are in the Glasgow area - looking into Edinburgh which seems to be the only race course I can see. hoping for multiple vehicles instead of the solo vehicle experiences I’m seeing and pref value for money (I know it’s…
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MSE’s Council tax savings include Scotland
The MSE email about challenging your tax band, lists Scotland when describing the process of saving money by challenging your Council Tax band. However as far as I’m aware, in Scotland you only have 3 months (from the date you move in), to query your Council Tax band. This is a really annoying loophole, as unless you know,…
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New fire alarm rules for scotland
Has anyone heard about the new Scottish regulations requiring linked smoke alarms in room where most time is spent plus hallways at each level and heat detector in kitchen? The article I read says this will apply to every home owner and landlord and law takes effect February 2021. Seems like a substantial outlay may be…
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Where to live outside of Glasgow?
Hi there, I am looking to buy my first property. I currently rent in Wemyss Bay. I would like to move somewhere closer to Glasgow. I had my heart set on Shawlands - but the properties are mainly tenements (which I'm not a fan of) and parking can be problematic. I am happy to look further afield, but would really like to…
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Car boot sales/Jumble sales in Glasgow
Hi, Can anyone recommend any good car boot sales in and around glasgow to visit? Or jumble sales, yard sales etc All answers appreciated Thanks
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Moving to Ayrshire
Not sure if this is the best page but we are looking for a small flat around the area and wondered if anyone had any advice on the best parts. We have seen some in Saltcoats but as we are relocating from England we don't know the areas well. TIA
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Moving from London to around Edinburgh
Hi all, I am hoping to get some advice on areas around Edinburgh that I could buy a property in and move to. My wife and kids are Londoners but they've always lived abroad with me as I traveled for work. We moved to London recently but I have been contemplating moving to Scotland due to the better quality of life it…
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Advice on Tenement Building Insurance Through Factors
Hi everyone, I live in a tenement block in Glasgow and the factors sort our building insurance which everyone in the block pays for annually. I have had a couple of problems with water getting into my flat (first instance was cracks in outer brickwork and second was from a leaky pipe in the flat above) and the factors have…
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Private Hire Car Licence issue
Dear All, I am looking for lawyer in Edinburgh In July 2019 i have applied for PHC licence in Edinburgh City Council. Till now I don't have licence and only message which I get is information from call centre that my car has got Euro4 standard of air pollution and City Council will reject my application. After 5 months I…
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Free Tickets To Historic Scotland Sites St Andrew's Weekend
30 Nov - 1 Dec, offer closes 28 Nov. https://www.ticketgiveaway.co.uk/
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Lift mortgage
Hi I was hoping somebody on here had bought a house with lift(low income scheme) in Scotland. I want to buy them out before house prices get any higher in Edinburgh. What was your costs? Did you add the amount borrowed to your mortgage? I borrowed £44,000 (regrettable now) I think they will get back between…
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N Ayrshire or renfrewshire?
I am looking to move from galloway a bit further up the line. I am a nurse and Im looking to live with an easy commute to a hospital. any recommendations? I know there is a previous thread regarding Ayrshire but I'm looking at options a bit further out than that as well as ayr itself. warm regards
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Brewdog tour
Hi, has anyone here done the Brewdog tour.? Its my husbands birthday soon and i thought he might enjoy it but i was just wondering if its worth it. They have a brewery in Ellon Aberdeenshire and there are some cheap airbnb places to stay. I dont know how to do links but on airbnb if you put Ellon in the search box a lovely…
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It’s doors open day again
Glasgow dates are 16-24 September https://www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/
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Car park space on house title deeds
Hi I’m looking for some advice. My property has an allocated car park space on the title deeds. Other residents frequently park in my space despite a private parking sign on it. What are my rights? Is this a private issue? Can I involve the police? (I feel that would be wasting valuable police resources) Thanks in advance
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Has anyone changed their surname in Scotland?
Hi, I've been seperated for 2.5 years and can't afford to get divorced right now but want to change my name back to my maiden name. Has anyone got experience of doing this any could offer any advice please? Thanks Fiona
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Delivery fees in Scotland: tell MPs your stories
On Tuesday 27 February the Scottish Affairs Committee will hold a one off session questioning major online retailers, delivery companies and organisations that have looked into delivery charges, including Ofcom and Citizens Advice Scotland. Ahead of this session, the Committee want to hear from you about your experiences…
