As to the rest of the links page, it's as up-to-date as we can manage (considering that new sites appear just about every day!). It consists of the ones that we've found most useful, and if you're interested in the subject of LETS, is well worth bookmarking.
Please feel free to pass on your comments about these, and/or any other useful sites that you have discovered.
Aberdn.demon.co.uk - a general introduction to the Silver City.
University of Aberdeen local information - not just for students ...
... and full marks to The Robert Gordon University as well, for pages packed with usefulness.
About LETSystems
The 'official' LETS site from LETSgo Manchester, with loads of useful stuff, including LETSystems - A Guide and Worldwide LETS Contacts. (See also below.)
International Journal of Community Currency Research, for those of you who like to do your homework.
Community Currencies in Asia, Africa and Latin America with links and a massive database.
'Cheque' out the ScotBarter site! (Sorry, I promise not to do that again.)
LETS Connect - a LETS online magazine, no less.
Transaction Net I wasn't sure which category to put this in because it's all-singing, all-dancing, all-surfing ...
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Other UK LETS sites
Dundee LETS
Falkirk LETS newsletter
Carlisle LETS
LETSbuzz (Leighton Buzzard LETS. Cool name, dudes.)
Lets-Link London lists all the schemes in Greater London, along with a few nifty ideas for trading.
LETSLink Scotland Our Scottish support network.
LetsLink UK UK support network.
LETS Make It Better is an exciting project based in Stirling. Check this out!
Preston LETS This site is seriously swish. top of page
Other Worldwide LETS sites
For an impressively comprehensive directory of LETS sites worldwide, try John Turmel's site. (Mr Turmel is quite a character.)
Katoomba from the Blue Mountains LETS, New South Wales, Land of Oz.
EAGLETS - Eastern Group LETS - is based in Melbourne. (Altogether now: 'Neigh-bours, everybody needs good neigh-bours...') (Sorry, guys.)
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Other useful links
Aberdeen Friends of the Earth is living proof that the environment is something we can all take an interest in. It's also a member of Aberdeen LETS. (Let's face it, both make common sense.)
The Cellar Scene is a lively young magazine dedicated to live music in Aberdeen. Don't just read it - go with it!
The Good Sessions Homepage: all you need to know about traditional music sessions.
The Community Web includes a powerful search engine and is a goldmine of information. Could do with some backing to keep going! Mail your good ideas to justice@oneworld.net.
A comprehensive guide to permaculture, for sustainable living.
The Green Diary, 'Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland's premier environmental publication'
Sustainable-scotland.com aims 'to promote environmental awareness and local
initiatives in scotland'.
The Open Network - Lots more than a LETS ... Inspirational ideas from London.
The Beehive Community Network: a directory of local organisations, courtesy of This Is North Scotland.
The Shell Better Britain Campaign includes information sheets on a wealth of projects and ideas around the UK.
Still curious?
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