Tourist Travel Information

Population - 5.1 Million

Capital City - Edinburgh

Member of EU - Yes

Visa's - EU citizens may live and work free of any immigration controls. Citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand are generally allowed to stay six months without a visa. Visa Requirements for Australian Citizens.

Vaccination's - None. Further information may be obtained from the CDC Web Site for this Region.

Electricity - 220V, 50Hz

Weights & measures - Metric (except road distances in miles and beer, which is measured in pints)

Time - GMT

Duty Free Allowances - Click Here

Dates of Importance

August - Edinburgh Festival

September - Braemar Gathering

25th December & 1st January - Ba' in Kirkwall

The Lonely Planet offers some insight into Events

Links

http://www.travelbritain.com/scotland - Extensive travel and tourism guide for Scotland

http://www.scotland.com - Your Internet Guide to the Country of Scotland

http://www.visitscotland.com - Scottish Tourist Board - accommodation, activities and events in Scotland

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