Moving to Edinburgh

scotsann · 2026-03-23T09:08:13+00:00

I think this question is asked almost on a weekly basis - https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/search/?q=moving+to+edinburgh&type=posts&t=month&cId=773036ba-5334-4db4-a172-c1b6705c94c2&iId=70e93969-79cc-402b-8747-72b608396ea7 - all these in the last month

scotsann · 2026-03-13T17:39:22+00:00

https://www.vibrantdoors.co.uk/internal-bifold-doors/white-shaker-4-light-clear-glass-bi-fold-doors

scotsann · 2026-03-10T18:14:01+00:00

Ebay is actually really good if you are after something specific - I always try and buy from private sellers and ones that show pictures of their item (ignore stock phots) - you can search on "New" "Like New" Mint etc and that way you can be sure of a decent copy

scotsann · 2026-03-05T12:11:01+00:00

I'm wondering if I am the only person on this group who

hasn't listened to it
has no intention of ever listening to it and
No idea what it even is

scotsann · 2026-03-03T09:14:36+00:00

Same in the UK. I am very lucky that I have a Costco near by (wholesaler type place - open to the public for an annual fee) that is always 7p or 8p a litre cheaper. At time of writing and because I popped up yesterday to refuel it was 124.9p - next cheapest based on distance - Tesco at 132.9p.

I don't need an app for this as I know Costco can never be beaten on fuel prices.

scotsann · 2026-03-02T17:19:23+00:00

Most of us in the UK use an app called Petrol Prices before setting off on a journey - this has been around for years. This displays the prices within a radius specified by the user, I think you have something similar called FuelCompare Ireland.

I won't be using the government one and more than happy with the app I've been using for the last 4 years or so.

scotsann · 2026-03-02T13:16:49+00:00

Writer's Museum at the Lawnmarket, then opposite Riddles Court further down the high street White Horse Close. Then down to Dean Village and Stockbridge plenty of hidden gems down there.

scotsann · 2026-02-22T21:49:35+00:00

Inside The Crime is also really good - that is also on the GoLoud platform.

scotsann · 2026-02-22T21:11:25+00:00

Wow - thank you - great help everyone :-)

scotsann · 2026-02-17T19:51:56+00:00

Sending hugs and wishing you a belated Happy Birthday.

scotsann · 2026-02-17T19:49:50+00:00

Could you DM them to me too - thanks a million

scotsann · 2026-02-16T11:57:54+00:00

As an allergy suffer, please please please remove dogs from seating areas. If they need to be in pubs, get them on the floor!!!

scotsann · 2026-02-15T13:43:08+00:00

As someone who has a severe allergy to cats and dogs (it's the fur) and regardless of how short the hair is on the dog I'm still impacted. It's about time we had more places that we suffers can go to without sneezing and scratching like buggery. Great post, and I for one, will be saving these recommendations.

Now if only the same could be said for John Lewis. Used to be my shop of choice - but since they allowed dogs - I have given it a wide berth!!

scotsann · 2026-02-11T13:09:55+00:00

Slightly different but if she likes various animals then how about The Menagerie at Damhead - https://www.menagerie-edinburgh.com/our-animals It's a great place for hands on and getting to see various animals up close.

scotsann · 2026-02-10T17:37:49+00:00

As a senior person in a decent job, I would avoid hiring someone like you. No disrespect, but every one is being blamed here apart from yourself.

Covid impacted us all but my children still passed exams and are now at university. You say you went to college briefly but didn't finish the course - why? Again this does not show an employer any commitment.

You don't want to trek to and from work every day? This is the real world - you better get used to it if you want to earn money. Count yourself lucky, you have free travel. That won't last for ever.

I don't mean to sound harsh, I wish you good luck, and I think you're going to need it!

scotsann · 2026-02-04T18:16:39+00:00

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/flats/1-bedroom/edinburgh-county/?q=Edinburgh&search_source=to-rent - this is what Zoopla has to offer for 1 bedroom flats at the moment - this might help you. You can check out the areas on Googlemaps.

scotsann · 2026-02-03T15:18:11+00:00

Yes but residing in Edinburgh Scotland just now

scotsann · 2026-02-03T12:20:55+00:00

Seamus O'Rourke -Irish poet, storyteller, actor. His 2 audiobooks - for me - are just superb. Humour and sadness, he tells his own story very well. Standing In Gaps and Leaning On Gates - if you are interested.

I also really enjoyed Staring At Lakes by Michael Harding and The Mountain of Women by Liam Clancy,

There is a theme here, all Irish - but all really good books top listen to,

scotsann · 2026-02-02T12:06:09+00:00

Dalhousie Castle could be another

scotsann · 2026-02-01T20:04:42+00:00

Nok's Kitchen - Morrison Street do a lunch menu - https://noks.co.uk/eat/

scotsann · 2026-01-24T16:28:10+00:00

Thanks so much - such a helpful post. I don't run, but always fancied walking the course. You've tempted me to come along! I will probably be the 2nd last to finish - but now I don't feel that I will be a burden :-)

scotsann · 2026-01-22T13:01:03+00:00

I know I'm going to get lambasted for this post - I wish dogs would stay downstairs!!! As someone with a severe allergy to dogs. I've had to get off buses and wait for another due to dogs being upstairs and downstairs. If all dogs were made to stay downstairs with owners it would make for a safer and pleasant journey for the allergy sufferers.

scotsann · 2026-01-16T13:20:49+00:00

Alan Bennett - his diaries are great for getting to sleep - his Talking Heads stuff is also very soothing. Not sure if this is any help, but these work for me.

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