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.

This is to keep a track here from the community of trusted vs suspicious traders, incl. for roofing or anythin in Aberdeen, shire and NE Scotland. Community reports show rising roofing scams and rogue traders in the region, so that's why I'm making this post as a community watch on what's happening.

I'll start with listing a few that based on what others told me, to be wary of. I can't tell you for sure. Check everything when making your decisions.

There's some peeps going round using VERY similar names to other roofing company names and collecting their good reviews. Some are V good at being convincing and building trust.

The basic advice from the officials is:

* Never part with cash or give in to high pressure demands.

* Use word of mouth or a trusted source like Aberdeen trusted trader scheme

Aberdeen roofing and traders neighbourhood watch

As roofing schemes rise across the country, let's start a neighbourhood watch, as at some point we may need a tile fixed or our roofing replaced. So go on share your experiences here of what you have heard are good or bad, and who to avoid.

I'll list a couple I've heard from people to AVOID or be WARY OF, so decide for yersel:

Skyshield roofing and services (skyshield roofing & services ltd) not to be confused with another company 'sky shield roofing' who put out a warning about a company using their name

Tip Top Roofing NES Ltd (not to be confused with tip top roofing or tip top building services or similar sounding companies)

W Homes Outdoor Sealing

Fencing NI & Landscaping Ltd

So I can't tell you for sure but there may be multiple operating. I can't share the stories in full from my contacts as I can't rly verify myself. I checked the above out of interest and they appear to be using very similar names to other companies. Make your own decisions but use caution, especially if ye hear from the above.

Go ahead comment here on the list any suspicious activity from companies and list ones that are trusted and how they did. So like as a community report any scams or suspicious activity below for north and east Scotland. Also tell us good traders to use you think be trustworthy.

Cheers

Anyone who’s training BJJ and MMA at Aberdeen, can you suggest some training centres that has monthly packages and are welcoming.

I’m a female from India and a blue belt I’m travelling to Aberdeen for my masters. I’m passionate about MMA and BJJ training for more than 4years want to continue the sport.

Any suggestion with nice training environment

#aberdeen #MMA #BJJ

What is Aberdeen beach etc like for finding sea glass?
Has anyone got any tips etc or spots they found to be good?
Something I like to do with my daughter she loves finding pieces

Any idea where I can get a starter kit Raspberry Pi in Aberdeen?

I used to hear my friends and family in different areas of Aberdeen moan about going days without getting any post and I never appreciated it because my postie was awesome, such a nice bloke and you knew if he didn't get your parcel delivered that day, it was because the man had been ridiculously busy. Then he went on holiday for 2 weeks awhile ago and I have seen him once and since he is no longer my postie it sucks. Whichever area has him, you are so lucky. 2 days my parcels have been "ready for delivery" but alas they have not made it out for delivery yet. I never knew how lucky I was.

Couple of highlights to share. Always a beautiful city to photograph!

The aurora over the weekend from Torry Battery, about 2 minutes compressed into 5 seconds.

Hi, I witnessed a man fall on union street across from miller and carter yesterday and went unconscious for around 10 minutes. the ambulance was there performing cpr on him for a very long time and I had to leave after that. I’m just wondering if anyone has an update and knows if the man is okay. It’s all I have been thinking about

To celebrate spooky season - what is the creepiest or scariest encounter you have had in Aberdeen?

and don’t worry, I already know the scariest thing to happen in Aberdeen are the union street roadworks and George street at rush hour, but any other genuinely scary moments I would love to hear about !

are harlaw pitches now closed to the public on evenings / weekends? used to go there to run/ kick a ball about but have driven past recently and seen they appear to be padlocked?

Hello Aberdeen!

I have a friend in Aberdeen that I think could benefit from having an in-person social outlet. I've looked on EventBrite and the monthly announcements thread, and started compiling a list of things for her to check out. However, there doesn't seem to be much I can find. I don't live in Aberdeen (hello from the USA) and would love some help.

I'm looking for anything:

- Art related activities and groups

- LGBTQ+ related/friendly

- Aimed at mid 20's or 20-30 year olds

- Community volunteer groups, mutual aid, and events

- Volunteer opportunities involving childcare

- Anything nerdy (saw some game groups LEGO nights)

- Anything I haven't listed that still is a good meet-people opportunity.

If there are other websites or organizations I should look at, please point me in the right direction. I really care about my friend, and I really do think if she got involved in her community and found a social outlet outside of the online group we are in it would do her wonders. I'm thankful I live in a city with lots of mutual aid groups and social events, and I know there has to be more things in Aberdeen than the few event I found.

Thanks in advance!

Any recommendations for a local builders/road work company that can help with digging a 4.5m long trench across the street to my standalone garage. I need an electric supply being brought into the garage.

SSE network quoted £5.5k for the entire job, of which £5100 is for the road works and £400 for the electric works. Looks a bit steep, if you ask me.

Are there any decent pub quizzes on Mondays or Tuesdays near the centre? Preferably an independent venue as idk how good Belhaven / Greene King pubs would be for quizzes

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for recommendations for someone who installs engineered wood flooring in Aberdeen.
Ideally, I’d love recommendations from people who have used someone themselves and been happy with the quality of their work. I’d also really appreciate a rough idea of how much it cost.

Thanks so much! 😊

Does anyone know anywhere in Aberdeen or surrounding where I could forage for golden chanterelle mushrooms specifically? I’m not looking for a massive patch just a few individuals if anyone’s spotted any would suit. The locations of best places to find them seems to be a very gatekept piece of information however so I’m struggling to find any information on it

Anyone in a legal office looking for a part time worker? I'm an LLB student at RGU lookin for a foot in the door type job. I have a HND in legal services and did the level 5/6 business administration course at nescol

Anyone aware if the warships are still there at port ?

Many thanks

I was at Torry Battery to shoot the aurora (a damp squib of a display btw) last night and saw this mystery light offshore what I suppose would be Peterhead. It was barely visible to my naked eye but shows up clearly on long exposure.

I've come here for astrophotography a couple times before and have never seen anything in that direction before. The colour almost looked like intense flaring, but I didn't think there's any platforms close enough to be seen? A fishing vessel using red lights to attract fish?

Hi all, sorry to post the latest in a long line of posts more or less exactly like this one, but I'd really like to help a friend out as she's feeling stuck.

She is an international student 22F, and looking for a part-time job, preferably as something like a waitress, but really, pretty much anything reasonable will do. She has been browsing and applying to Indeed listings, going around her local area and asking pretty much any business there whether or not they are hiring. She has tried the University career fair too. No bites. She got two interviews out of I don't even know how many applications, one she got ghosted after, for the other, she was given a link to pick out an interview timeslot and there were none available.

I keep telling her it's mostly just luck and persistence with this stuff, but it's quite demoralizing to apply to so many places and get nothing back. And she's quite capable too!

Are there any current job vacancies you can recommend? Perhaps some event where she can network? Any tips for getting a job?

more of a shire thing but the long temporary 50mph on the dualler around brechin area - are the average cameras calibrated for that? everyone’s speeding through including myself

Where are the best places for breakfast in Aberdeen? I don't mean avocado on toast and £8 for a coffee, I mean couple of sausages, eggs, black pudding etc, and most importantly somewhere with parking.