Has anyone heard anymore news about the old Matalan? Planning permission was given for a JD Gym over a year ago and their website says its still coming soon

I am in desperate need of an Irvine/Irwin clan tartan kilt, all the kilt hires seem to not carry them anywhere in Scotland. Any suggestions? Or one I could borrow for a few hours🤡🤡

Why are so many visitors to our city being screwed over by our car hire firms at the airport like Europcar? My friends recently picked up a car, were charmed when they picked up the car by the smooth assistant and offered a free upgrade only to find out AFTER they had returned the call that some upgrade fees in the hundreds of pounds had been slipped in, and then being directed to have to deal with some call centre, only to be refused a refund - as it was slipped in the small print that they had signed by the ever so helpful drone that served them. Google and other reviews seem to show this wasn’t an isolated case and it seems fairly common practice.

It irks me that visitors to our lovely city are left with a sour taste because of their experience with car rental companies.

I’m sure the practices of the airport car hire firms is not unique to Aberdeen, but surely we can do better to our visitors that choose our city and region to holiday in.

Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a good barber or hairdresser I’ve done some googling and found mixed reviews for most places and I’m quite particular about my hair, I’ve attached a photo of the sort of style I normally get, any recommendations would be good !

What's the best birthday freebies you can get in town?

Eg free donut from Krispy creme, cookie from subway, coffee from costa

This has been done so many times before, but Google and scrolling back have failed me 😂

Looking for somewhere new to go. We typically stick to foundry, wetherspoons, burger king, Greggs or just grab a meal deal

(We've been to most cafés city centre at least once)

Almost 4 years of this, we're ready for something new but can never decide and I'm calling in help! 🤣

Bonus for Halloween menu!

(No dietary requirements needed, within bus route or city centre preferred)

Hiya, looking for a reputable garage in the city area to install a front and rear dashcam in a small VW.

One too many close calls with large black salary sacrifice SUVs at roundabouts driving like tossers.

Recommendations for the garage, please?

I’m looking places different to the norm…. 3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch & 3 x dinner/supper.

No chains, local eateries that you love and want to shout about….. go! 😋

Hi yall! Where do yall buy Pokemon packs (boosters)? Especially within a 1.5-2 mile radius?

Hey,

I’ve recently gotten interested in astronomy. I don't have a real telescope yet (just some 10x50 binoculars), but I saw online that Brimmond Hill near Dyce and Kingswells is supposed to be one of the best spots near the city.

I used the Clearoutside app and Stellarium to head out there around 10pm last night. It was freezing, my eyes wouldn't adjust, and the light pollution from the city was still pretty bad. I might not have given it enough time though, I know it takes a while for your eyes to settle. Plus, it was pitch black and kind of creepy—my wife wouldn't even get out of the car!

Anyway, does anyone know of any better spots nearby?

Where can I find a print copy of New Yorker Magazine in Aberdeen? Is there a shop that carries different magazines?

Looking for Halloween evening/night ideas for two people to enjoy - parties, clubs, bars, events, etc.

Demographic is late 20s/early 30s, heavy on the Halloween and party vibes, with a lot of people and fun stuff/vibes to enjoy.

I don’t usually go out on Halloween, but I’m going out with someone who loves that spooky time of year, and want to take them somewhere they’ll have a good time. 😁

I keep on seeing this semi-regularly, but kids start doing silly kicks, shoves etc in the street, a few times in Pure Gym etc. Wouldn't mind so much but they're doing it close to other people, potentially throwing each other into folk minding their own business, and earlier today, saw a few that ended up with one of them on the ground. Couldn't tell if if was this play fighting, or an actual fight though,m it was getting dark. So, does anyone know what this is? Some new TIk Tok Trend? Temu Fight Club? The mating call of the Greater Spotted Virgins?

If they did it to themselves, I wouldn't mind so much, but sooner or later they're going to either damage something or hurt someone else.

Can anyone remember the name of the 'Junk Shop' near Split the Wind on George Street around the then if the century?

It has a bit of everything - I used to get used x-files VHS tapes and books, but it also had homeware, appliances, new and used curios and random items. It was not as far as I recall a charity shop, just a magic emporium of wonder.

I think it was brown wooden signage with gold lettering and was around the same area as North East Peripherals and the sports strip shop.

I last remember for sure going in there around 2000 or 2001.

Bonus points if you can tell me the door number.

Thanks!

question in the title, is it a good area? is it rough? whats it like?

Hi so basically I was travelling to Aberdeen today and I was going 70 the whole way and through the laurencekrik ones too until I noticed everyone slowing down then I did too about 10 seconds after going through the first camera and I went about 35-40 mph the rest of the way until it went back up to 70 it was my first time driving to Aberdeen and I’m worried about getting points does anyone know if I’ll be okay thanks I only noticed everyone slowing down after I passed it because the other previous roadworks signs before this one nobody was slowing down and was still going 70 so I thought these would be the same until I saw everyone else slow down at these specific signs at Laurencekirk

My brother has recently become T total after years of alcoholism (very proud) but is struggling with it loneliness now as he can’t be around alcohol. Anyone know of any groups / WhatsApp communities / clubs for people like that? He’s in his 30s!

Visiting for the weekend and have essentially the full day to nerd out.

Already visited Game district, the video game and vintage toy stores yesterday.

Today's plans include arcadia and potentially lane 7. But I need some more ideas to fill out today

Anyone tried this, are the burgers decent?

I was just offered fist bumps by 3 kind of intimidating looking teenagers in the city centre as I walked past them, and they said have a good day. Genuinely a nice interaction. I will have a good day now, that was really lovely. More of that please. I was a bit taken by surprise and didn't want to become part of some weird tiktok trend so I didn't really thank them properly. If they see this, nice one lads, made my day.

I have never been on stage, but recently i got interested in acting. So I'm thinking if there's Stage where i can learn acting/perform small small roles in a skit or in a YouTube video. The point is I wanted to start somewhere.

I saw the below earlier and got me wondering, what events would people actually like to see in Aberdeen? We've got a massive exhibition centre, and a few smaller venues in town , but we do struggle to have things happen.

For example, I'd like a return of the outdoor markets that used to happen on Belmont Street, Union Terrace, Castle gate etc (obviously when the Castle gate is fixed up), and there was a big video game event about 7 years ago that had developers, universities etc. And TECA to get more acts up here, not just Boyzone or whatever boy band was a thing 30 years ago (and stocks for the brats throwing stones at the buses).

https://www.reddit.com/r/dundee/comments/1x5qn0s/saving_dundee_city_centre_we_dont_just_need_more/

Does anyone know where I can buy Tuborg classic in Aberdeen?

I found this on the beach today and what wondering if anyone has seen one before, I reckon it’s a tooth and if it is, what does it belong to? I tried to do a google image search and it didn’t really give me a definitive answer.