Moving to Aberdeen from OC, California

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by grumpy

Hello Anjiyer,

I know the area well and given the postcode of your husbands work, then you definately dont want to be south or west of the city.

Aberdeen is in the dark ages. There is only 1 major road going south/north called Anderson Drive and at busy times its a nightmare, there is no ringroad option and Aberdonians drive like the French (nae discipline at all).

The Bridge of Don has its own large residential area with good infrastructure/links/schools etc (its even got a large Tescos).

For a nicer quality of living look North and Northwest avoiding Anderson drive, try Ellon, Oldmeldrum, Kemnay, Inverurie a 40 minute trip can take you as far north as Peterhead and some lovely villages inland.

One of the biggest letting agents in the area is the Aberdeen Solicitors property centre at aspc. co.uk clearly leases etc are watertight.

I should imagine your husband employer will have a connection with an agent/solicitor with his own book.

Grumpy

Good info, thanks Grumpy

[anjiyer]

Thanks a lot for the exhaustive info, Grumpy!

[akwohlg]

I will also be relocating to Aberdeen in April or May with my wife and 6 month old baby. Any other suggestions on housing? I'll be working in/around Dyce. Any thoughts on Inverurie?

[anjiyer]

Hi All

Finally, we are here! Whew!

We will be moving into our rental house by mid May. In the meantime, have a few questions:

• Are there any Indian salons around Aberdeen? specifically for eyebrow threading. I know, not the easiest of things to find!!
• Know of any good toddler playgroups, swimming classes in the Kingseat/ Newmachar area?

Thanks for all the earlier info and support!

[grumpy]

Sorry cannot help with beauty/Indian salons but judging by many of the women in Aberdeen They obviously dont exist (only kidding). I would suggest getting into the centre of town (Union street etc) and just scout about, ask questions and take recommendations etc.

As for Nurseryss/playgroups etc. Ypur first stop MUST be the local council who will have a list of the registered establishments in the area, and outline what services they provide.

[anjiyer]

Hi all

I was given a contact number for the Newmachar Playgroup, but the number seems to be wrong. The info on the council website also lists the same number. Has anyone got the correct number or contacts please?

[ricardo blue]

Originally Posted by anjiyer

Hi all

My family is planning to move to Aberdeen In January 2008. The family consists of me, my husband and our 3 year-old daughter. We have never lived in the UK before and would real appreciate any information reg. houaing, schools etc.

Thanks!

Aberdeen ....lol... who said the Americans never had a sense of humour?

Don't forget your sun tan lotion!

[jlms]

She catches the train or drives depending on her mood (oil industry as well).

Check it in a map, just so you know that it is feasible (she does not have children though).

[grumpy]

Newmachar is a wee run out of Aberdeen, so unless you live near to it there will be closer nursery's. If you are to be located in the oil industry try to find out the lcoation of the complex you work at as the complexes are widespread and often poorly served by public transport. It can be important to live on the side of Aberdeen that your work is because the main route (Anderson Drive) is a throw back to the stoneage of roads and can snarl up at the slightest gust of wind.

[Ellan_Vannin]

RE: eye brow threading - my wife gets her's done at Ishoka 11 Albyn Terrace.
The Indian girl who used to do them there has apparently left to have a baby but there is another Indian girl there who does them.