Big hole that built Aberdeen for sale – £30,000

via thescotsman.scotsman.com

Over 231 years, a staggering six million tonnes were hewn from Rubislaw Quarry before the quarrying ceased in 1971, leaving a chasm almost 500ft deep on the edge of the city's plush West End.
But today, in one of Scotland's most bizarre property deals, the manmade crater is being put on the market – with a bargain price of only £30,000.
The seller, Bixen, an overseas-based company, is hoping the new purchasers will be able to turn the disused quarry into a tourist attraction or a leisure facility.
But yesterday, local property expert John MacRae, chairman of the Aberdeen Solicitors' Property Centre, said: "I take my hat off to whoever owns the quarry and is thinking they can sell it. I am very sorry to say that I think the appeal of this site is very limited."

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Sam the Seagull Goes Shoplifting

Sam the Aberdonian Seagull has perfected the art of stealing Cheese Crisps and sharing them with his friends.

Customers are impressed with his skills and are paying for his crisps.

Here in Adelaide, his relatives are similarly persistent. They can tell from about half a mile if you have chips when you are on the beach.

Thanks Groanin Jock