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Miss Poohs
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Post by Miss Poohs » Mon May 21, 2007 2:17 pm

I've only ever done visits to Park Circus in Glasgow - but I'm considering a wee jaunt to Edinburgh.

Can anyone tell me if you have to book first or do you just turn up?

I know it's opposite the train station - I'm guessing Waverly.

Also do you pay per search or is it a flat fee?

Thanks

Janice
Beveridge, Bonnar, Burns,Candlin, Colquhoun, Dewar,Graham,Hislop,Jackson & Robertson.
Martin & Nelson - all Liverpool
Allison, Beaton, MacLean, McLuskie & Todd.
Grant, McEwan, McLean & Syme.
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joette
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Post by joette » Mon May 21, 2007 3:22 pm

I would book just in case but you might be lucky if you turn up on spec.
It's a daily/half-day fee & when I went last year cost me £17 for the day.
It is indeed opposite to Waverely Station & just around the corner from the St James Centre.I am guessing you will take advantage of your free train travel(my brother works for Scotrail like your hubby).
It is worth every penny but be prepared-plan what you are going for or you will be down the highways&byways like a butterfly& the day just flashes by.
Good hunting. :lol:
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WADDELL,ROSS,TORRANCE,GOVAN/DALMUIR/Clackmanannshire
CARR/LEITCH-Scotland,Ireland(County Donegal)
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Miss Poohs
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Post by Miss Poohs » Mon May 21, 2007 4:21 pm

May as well take advantage of my free ticket - and I'm desperate to get so serious delving done.

PC is booked to the rafters, so I was thinking it may be quicker to head to Edinburgh.

I need to slot in a visit to the Mitchell soon too.
Beveridge, Bonnar, Burns,Candlin, Colquhoun, Dewar,Graham,Hislop,Jackson & Robertson.
Martin & Nelson - all Liverpool
Allison, Beaton, MacLean, McLuskie & Todd.
Grant, McEwan, McLean & Syme.
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LesleyB
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Post by LesleyB » Mon May 21, 2007 4:45 pm

HI Miss Poohs
Can anyone tell me if you have to book first or do you just turn up?
Also do you pay per search or is it a flat fee?
Better to book if you are going for the whole day. Half days can't be booked, though; just a case of turning up and hoping there is a place.
Flat fee of £17 per whole day (9am-4.30pm) or £10 per half day (from 1pm-4.30pm)
See http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/files1/f ... aflet3.pdf


Best wishes
Lesley
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DavidWW
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Post by DavidWW » Mon May 21, 2007 4:56 pm

A good number of places are always kept for sale on the day; but at busy times of the year you need to be in the queue at no later than 08:30 .........

Advance booking is still better.

David
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Post by AndrewP » Mon May 21, 2007 6:22 pm

Hi Miss Poohs,

Click on the link below for GROS's map to find NRH.

http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/contacts ... ormap.html

All the best,

AndrewP
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