anything for us highlanders?

advantage_card

noticed most of the threads on the first page are central belt orientated things.

nothing for us highlanders then?

BG_Porgy

if you are willing to include the Grampians in your catchment area, I will support your plea. ...........and at least now you have one reply..how exciting is that then?
BG Porgy

aliasojo

Ok, I'll play too! Maybe we should start a 'Highland Goodies' campaign. I have a feeling that the Highlands and bargain offers just don't go together though.

I've often felt that we miss out on loads of good things just because we're a bit further 'up the road', lol.

Mind you there are plenty of nice peeps on here who have been really good in helping me out when I want to take advantage of offers that are not in my area.

BG_Porgy

At least the sheep are better looking up here. !!!

I am up and down the road to the Central belt reasonably often and have a good number of Friends and family still there so i am not so bad if I really need something down there but cannot get quickly

Ps another secret....use velcro gloves.....wellie marks are a dead give-away

As Aye
BG Porgy

advantage_card

sorry! i should have put *northern scotland* then! bad advantage_card, at least for me boots isn't too far away lol.

i have a feeling money saving and living in this part of the land do not go together either.

cheers all.

Edinburghlass_2

Post in the freebies board for Highlanders

sheep69

Go to any railway station and buy a train ticket to Edinburgh - this opens up loads of new shopping oportunities.

Alternatively just shop online like everyone else.

My Mother in Thurso had broadband before it was available to me in the central belt! Now that's progress. Caused me enough grief on the A9 though.

Anne_Marie_2

Don't worry about being in the Highlands - its the Islands that really get hit with charges for everything. I used to moan about prices, until I visited a friend on North Uist. Absolutely shocking, and the veg they have in stock, I would not buy here, and double the price. Will take a little suitcase of veggies next time I go. Even if I buy the day before,will be fresher than stuff that is delivered. (Would have to as flights and ferries are quite early). Petrol is a total rip-off. Fill your tank before going to any of the Scottish Islands, even if you think it is expensive, will be 10p a litre more when you get there.

margaret_3

Anne_Marie wrote:

Don't worry about being in the Highlands - its the Islands that really get hit with charges for everything. I used to moan about prices, until I visited a friend on North Uist. Absolutely shocking, and the veg they have in stock, I would not buy here, and double the price. Will take a little suitcase of veggies next time I go. Even if I buy the day before,will be fresher than stuff that is delivered. (Would have to as flights and ferries are quite early). Petrol is a total rip-off. Fill your tank before going to any of the Scottish Islands, even if you think it is expensive, will be 10p a litre more when you get there.

We have just moved to the Outer Isles, and though petrol is dearer the supermarkets are just as competitive as on the mainland. The way of life more than makes up for losing out on freebies! :beer:



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BG_Porgy

Fully agree ..the biggest saving is in the levels of stress. That does not mean that we do not have crime ......we regularly get two on a push bike with no back reflector often on the pavement.....still can't have it all

Farm shops are cheaper and better quality than many supermarkets

BG Porgy

margaret_3

BG_Porgy wrote:

Fully agree ..the biggest saving is in the levels of stress. That does not mean that we do not have crime ......we regularly get two on a push bike with no back reflector often on the pavement.....still can't have it all

Farm shops are cheaper and better quality than many supermarkets

BG Porgy

Indeed! You're correct. We can go down to our home in Argyll and be only 50 minutes from Glasgow, but we much prefer our Highland home!
However there are drawbacks, as you point out Porgy. A few days ago I couldn't get past a flock of sheep on the road and I had to sit in my car listening to the radio till they got to their home!!!!!! :rotfl:
Margaret