u/Curious-Item-4576

Hello, due to start a new job that will require more regular flights from Aberdeen to London. Work cover the flight but not any airport parking/taxis etc.

Can you park at Craibstone P&R and just walk up to the airport? (Be away 4/5 days twice a month)

Or

Park in bucksburn and get the 727? (Obviously sensibly not blocking anyone's drive etc, not sure if you need permit for this area of Aberdeen)

I'm in Maryculter so any other options welcome.

I've seen John Swinney announce they are also rolling out the £2 bus fare in Scotland. Is this Stagecoach in Aberdeenshire as well as city??

I'm currently £21 a day (3 times a week) from Aboyne to Aberdeen and back, so this would literally transform my life if it went from £21 a day to £4 a day.

Hello,

I'm due to start a new job next month and it's a more formal dress than I am used to. In terms of a suit for the warmer months I'm not sure id get away with a linen one as they can be quite creased looking.

Is wool or wool blend maybe better? If so any recommendations for a good place to buy (UK based)

Here's hoping they have AC!

I have already used my full allowance for a stocks and shares ISA with AJ Bell.

I have around £22k in an Atom easy access saver at 3.45%, that is probably more than I need for an emergency fund, £10k would likely be enough.

Should I move the rest into a GIA that mirrors the stocks and shares ISA funds? But how do you pay or report dividends tax or capital gains?

I've never done a self assesment or anything before as I'm just employed through PAYE.

I did also consider pension because I would get £2500 added in relief right? But then locked away until 57, plus I have a workplace pension I think is good with Aviva.

Thank you

Just watched the amazing Anthony Bourdain parts unknown episode in Glasgow where he talks about the city being divided by east and west from a prosperous/income POV.

It made me realise In Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee all the "nicer areas"/big old Victorian mansions are in the west of each city.

What specifically about the West part of a city made it more affluent I wonder?

Also The University Cafe looks class! I see they do a Bourdain Special, Haddock, Black Pudding, Chips cheese and Curry and a can of Irn Bru! 👀

I'm Scottish through and through but after 30 years I think I am ready for a new adventure. I've been to Cornwall 4 times on holiday and explored a good selection of the more touristy areas and inland areas that still have there own charm. I adore the Cornish culture and language and love the sense of identity. I think I would be happy living in Cornwall and contributing.

Would you say it possible for a single person to get by (mortgage, bills, expenses) for reference I'm 31 male and work in financial services so salary can vary between £60k to £90k ish.

I have had two offers from a firm in Truro and St Austell, would probably be happy to rent before trying to buy a property.

Hello, my mother (Scotland) has been long term disabled and I believe she claims Universal credit, PIP and ESA (income).

Sadly her mother (my grandmother) passed away a few months ago and after legal costs/funeral costs my mum will get £39k of inheritance.

Obviously this is well above the £16k threshold and we understand the UC and ESA will stop and my mum will need to use this money to live on for a while until she falls back into the thresholds fine and no issue with that.

What's confusing is is this "capital" rule? Surely my mum could use the odd bit of that money for a meal out, to buy herself a new mobility scooter, get some new curtains in her bedroom, a memorial plant and pot for my grandmother...

My mum is worried she can only use this money essentially for groceries, bills, essentials and can't use a penny for something "nice" and they will track all her spending.

Obviously she ain't planning to go wild and buy TVs/holidays/luxury food etc, just trying to be a good son and help her.

Many thanks 🙏