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Buying a house in Scotland....how?!?!
Hello! This is the first time i've started a thread, so sorry in advance for any mis-haps! I'm 27- moved up to Glasgow from the Midlands just over 6 months ago with work and am currently renting in the city centre close to work on George Square. The move was a short term secondment that came a a perfect time for me to get…
Easy Win Weekend for 2 to Edinburgh
Hi, just found a really easy competition to win a weekend for 2 in Edinburgh. PLUS you can get 2 chances!!!! One at www.edinburghshogmanay.com/win-a-weekend-in-edinburgh Two at www.edinburghschristmas.com/win-a-weekend-in-edinburgh Its so easy to get entered...just click on all the squares until you get the right ones!!!…
Andy Murray
He has beaten Nadal:rotfl: in Abu Dhabi final. Fantastic tennis. Well done Andy. Fortyfoot
Big W in Edinburgh - how do I get there? And travel advice if poss!
I'm having a week's holiday in Edinburgh (by myself) and wondered how I would get to the Big W on Monday(for obvious reasons!!). I saw there's a train station that looks pretty close by, would that be the best way? Also, as I'm travelling alone, is Edinburgh a fairly safe place to be? I'm not plannning on wandering about…
opening time for matalan?
Does anyone know what time matalan in glasgow or coatbridge opens tomorrow please? TIA
Someone to lay laminate flooring in Fife
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Voluntary Work over Christmas
hi - does anyone know of any organisations in Perthshire or Tayside that would be looking for volunteers over the Christmas period? I really don't want to spend Christmas with my family, and I'd rather not spend it on my own either, and I wondered whether there were any charities or organisations that could use me in any…
Trust Deed - completion
Hi, My trust deed is due to end within the near future. I have never missed a mortgage payment and I am looking to re-mortgage and borrow to improve my home. Can anyone suggest options or help with this. Thanks Gilland
Edinburgh Christmas and Hogmanay Guide from Library
Just picked up a great Christmas and Hogmanay Guide from the library with a whole lot of info of what's on. Including Santas Stroll in Princes Street Gardens (hundreds of people as Santa) and the dates that Santa is at Edinburgh Zoo, it says you get an adult for free with a child ticket and the zoo is open Christmas Day…
Carpet cleaning equipment in Edinburgh
Can anyone stear me towards a venue for hiring a carpet cleaner/vax/wet hoover? I'd like it to be as cheap as possible - I've found that HSS and Morrison's both do a weekend for a bit over £30. I had really been hoping to spend closer to £20 if possible. I live in Newhaven/Leith, but for a decent savings I'd travel pretty…
parking charges in edinburgh town centre
hi I am looking for some advice on where to park cheaply in edinburgh. I am visiting in the new year and staying at the travelodge in St Marys St, it is £10 for 24 hours which is a bit steep...anybody know somewhere close by but more reasonable....thanks ;)
Ideas to break up a journey from Edin - Inverness
Hi, Heading to Inverness on Sunday from Edinburgh. I know the A9 up to Pitlochry like the back of my hand and nice little places to stop, including Queens View north of Pitlochry. I am looking for ideas to stop off and view / visit, bearing in mind it's a Sunday North of there as I've only driven that stretch of A9 a few…
Inverness Savings
A few tips for the chaos of Christmas shopping in Inverness. Rose Street multi story car park is only 20 pence for 2 hours on floors 7,8 and 9. Debenhams do a nice 6 item breakfast in their restaurant in their shop in the Eastgate for £2.99. If you buy a regular Cappachino (instead of a Large) with the £2.99 breakfast you…
Inverness - Lochgorm or Sharon Leon?
Which is the least of the evils? :rolleyes: I'm after a particular Rhinogrip vinyl floor covering that not everywhere deals with so can't go to Allied or Carpetright/wise etc. I've heard pretty bad feedback on both Lochgorm and Sharon Leon so they wouldn't have been my first port of call but I'm stuck. Lochgorm is £100…
Don't forget folks...
Santa's a Scotsman and when it comes to Irn Bru then The Snowman wins everytime :D Haggis Hunt made easy today, every haggis is in Santa's sleigh. and a very Merry Christmas to all from the Scotland Board. :j
Wot? No Primark!
I'm at a loss to guess why there isn't a Primark in Edinburgh. There's nothing that's like it in the city. Could it be that they're quite sniffy about where they site their stores? The old Littlewoods that was taken-up by M & S a few years ago would have been perfect! Does anyone know if there's anything on the rumour mill…
Yeh!!
:T My son has already had two unconditional acceptances for Uni!!!:T Didn't expect to hear anything til March ish..... At the moment he is going to Dundee, but that could change, although unlikely! Anyone else?
Any curtain superstores in Inverness?
Hi As i'll be moving to Inverness soon, I want to know if any curtain superstores exist there similar to Paul Simon which you can find in Southern England. I'm sure there will some small shops but i really want a big range of curtains/poles to choose from (i'm very picky!) and at a reasonable price of course. So far Google…
Ear piercing in Inverness?
Best place to go to? How much is it these days? And do you have to take your own earrings or do they supply? Would want plain gold studs to start. TIA :D
Wall Insulation Aberdeen
Not sure if this should be here, but I suppose I am trying to save money locally. I am intrested in getting insulation for my walls, not sure if they solid wall or cavity the house was built in 1993. I was wondering if Aberdeen council or Scotlands Goverment provide any grants to have this done, and if so how much they…

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