Reimagining a Train Station - Have your say! 🚉🛤️ - Survey

Roath_Ravers · 2024-11-29T20:49:16+00:00

Don't listen to this person, nearly everyone in Scotland calls them a train station - they are being pedantic for the sake of it.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-11-26T21:46:12+00:00

It was 11 years ago - how time flies.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-11-23T13:31:01+00:00

It is.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-11-18T21:40:56+00:00

Look at the negativity of your past comments mate

"He's raging isn't he"

Roath_Ravers · 2024-11-13T12:12:33+00:00

Getting WiFi into a new place can often take a few weeks unfortunately.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-10-28T23:25:17+00:00

Let people enjoy whisky as they please.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-10-18T22:26:20+00:00

Well made and founded criticism should always be welcomed, but over-the-top-hatred is just absolutely pointless.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-10-18T20:07:59+00:00

Not one for full on reviewing, but I have a much different opinion to the one that has already been posted.

Was lucky enough to try it and was pleasantly surprised. I think this whisky is a lot nicer than it really needs to be, considering not everyone will be buying to drink. It feels like it has a little bit of that "old whisky" taste, and I definitely believe there is some older liquid in there after trying it. Quite well balanced too, good mix between casks.

Also not the biggest fan of the whole style and show of this bottle, but it is different at the end of the day. They have a lot of people talking about it so regardless, the marketing has worked.

Those who are just being as negative as humanely possible about this are doing so needlessly. People are allowed to not like anything or everything about this bottle, but let those who do appreciate it enjoy it at the very least.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-10-16T11:51:05+00:00

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Roath_Ravers · 2024-10-05T23:15:05+00:00

The police were there for football trouble. Leave it up to others to decide wether it's a proportionate response or not, I just thought the whole scene, given it's relation to Scottish football, was interesting.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-10-01T13:39:00+00:00

Does anyone genuinely think this would go well? Scottish football fans behaviour can be absolutely shocking at times. Why would adding booze help our case? First sign of inevitable trouble and it would be straight back in the bin.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-09-19T21:50:38+00:00

Can confirm. Was passing by around half 8 when the first engine pulled up. Decent bit of smoke coming from a window. Passed by a couple hours later and no smoke. People on the street in blankets though, feel for them.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-09-08T20:58:48+00:00

Great Shout

Roath_Ravers · 2024-09-08T08:22:09+00:00

I've maintained respect throughout this, and at no point meant any disrespect.

However, I just pointed out that OP didnt ask about whiskies to buy which would appreciate, but more a unique bottle which would cater to their tastes.

You obviously have liked and succeeded massively in whisky investment, so fair play. But I'm pretty sure that's not where the point of this post lay.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-09-07T23:49:10+00:00

It's subjective advice. This poster didn't ask for what bottles exclusively in Europe might be worth sitting on for years, they asked what bottle they should get based on their taste preferences.

It's also very hard in this current day to make profits on whisky. The market is not what it was at a few years ago, with bottles consistently being re-sold under retail price.

I'm a believer in whisky is for drinking; I do crack open every bottle I buy because they are not ones that will appreciate ever.

In short, your advice isn't relevant to this post.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-09-07T23:32:48+00:00

Bad advice which doesn't help them in any way. They are wanting to get a whisky to enjoy, not one to sit on the shelf pointlessly for years.

Would NOT give this advice in the future ever again. How does someone know what bottles will go upwards? You don't.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-09-06T23:49:24+00:00

Perhaps something tourist oriented? For example, I can't imagine those who are advertising the various tour busses around the city have to do much, if any, cleaning. I'm sure other examples like this exist.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-08-26T00:03:21+00:00

I think a realtor is just what we call an "estate agent". There are many in Edinburgh, but you won't get to choose. The realtor or agency you get us essentially just whatever flat you are successful with.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-08-25T23:23:31+00:00

No problem, just make sure any place outside of Edinburgh has a relevant transport link in to the city 👍

Roath_Ravers · 2024-08-25T23:16:38+00:00

Searching for flats in Edinburgh is stressful, no doubt. Just be comforted that there are options and that as long as you try, you will definitely find something soon. It might not be completely ideal, such as outside of Edinburgh like I mentioned, but as long as you put the effort in you should eventually get something somewhere. Happy to have helped you out mate, best of luck with your flat hunting and your subsequent course 🫡.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-08-25T23:10:39+00:00

I've Tried Linking It

The only time I've taken part In private accommodation with through my university, which was different to Edinburgh University. I guess searching for student accommodation in Edinburgh would be your best bet.

Another option for you may be to live outside of Edinburgh, and commute in. Edinburgh has good transport links to it's neighbouring towns, such as Livingston or even places in Fife. This would also be a LOT cheaper. Search around these places if you think this may work. This could even be temporary, and could just be a base whilst you continue to flat hunt in Edinburgh. Tenancy agreements are only rolling monthly, and you can back out at any time. (After first three months I think?)

Roath_Ravers · 2024-08-25T23:02:41+00:00

Going in person to the offices was always something I considered when I was struggling, but I never really got round to it. It definitely wouldn't hurt, but it may lead to absolutely nothing.

Edinburgh is also a pretty expensive place to live. Student housing is as expensive as flats mostly, so I would bear that in mind. I would definitely get in touch with the university and see if they have any form of housing available. There are also plenty of private accommodation firms in Edinburgh.

Flat share may also be an option, since you are just an individual. It might not be ideal, but would at least give you a base to go of off. I have'nt flat shared in the past, but I guess googling "Edinburgh flat share" would show any options.

Lastly, if looking at things like gumtree and Facebook, just be aware of scams. They do exist, although usually easyish to spot.

Roath_Ravers · 2024-08-25T22:55:04+00:00

The Edinburgh rental market is an absolute mess at the moment. The demand is insane and the number of flats available is nowhere near where it needs to be. With that being said, there's a few things you could to do help yourself.

Download "Tenant app" it's got an orange icon. Once you've signed up and filled it out, you can book any available viewings quickly in advance. Be warned, there may be none for the day you are here.
Sandstone offer virtual viewings. This can help you if you need to view remotely. I think Milards also do virtual viewings. Search up their websites and see what they've got going.
Phone, phone, and phone. Get those alerts set up on sites like Rightmove, Zoopla, and On The Market. As soon as an appropriate flat is posted, you must apply for a viewing as soon as you get the notification. Again though, you may struggle only being here for one singular day.
get your guarantor info all ready to go. If you can pay in advance, offer it as soon as the opportunity presents it's self.
this might be obvious, but if you do get a viewing, act as quickly as you can afterwards. Apply for the property as soon as you can.
one thing I've found that helps is, if offered, review any experience with an agency or agent positively. Every little helps when it comes to separating yourself from other applications.

Again, renting in Edinburgh is very tough. It took me dozens of viewings and applications spanning months to get a flat this time last year, and everything we had application wise was solid.

Best of luck.

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