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Scotland European Vacation Tips Berfore You Travel Trips

Scotland is a small country and travel is easy. There are direct air links with UK cities, with Europe and North America. There is also an internal air net work bringing the islands of the North and West within easy reach.

Scotland 's rail network not only includes excellent cross- border InterCity services but also a good internal network. Travelling Britain by rail has never been easier. Choose from the many Britrail Passes or other products that are on offer.All major towns are linked by rail and there are also links to the western seaboard at Mallaig and Kyle of Lochalsh (for ferry connections to Skye and the western isles) and to Inverness, Thurso and Wick for ferries to Orkney and Shetland.

Special information for N.American visitors can be fund at Britain on Track.

All the usual discount cards are valid but there are also ScotRail Rovers (multi journey tickets allowing you to save on rail fares) and the freedom of Scotland travelpass, a combined rail and ferry pass allowing unlimited travel on ferry services to the islands and all of the rail network. In addition Travelpass also offers discounts on bus services and some air services.

InterCity services are available from all major centres, for example: Birmingham, Carlisle, Crew, Manchester, Newcastle, Penzance, Peterborough, Preston, Plymouth, York and many others. There are frequent InterCity departures from Kings Cross and Euston stations to Edinburgh and Glasgow around 5 hours.

Coach connections include express services to Scotland from all over the UK; local bus companies in Scotland offer explore tickets and discount cards. Postbuses (normally minibuses) take passengers on over 130 rural routes throughout Scotland.

Ferries to and around the islands are regular and reliable, most ferries carry vehicles, although some travelling to smaller islands carry only passengers.

Contact the Information Department, Scottish Tourist Board. PO Box 705, Edinburgh EH4 3EU. or any Tourist information centre for details of travel and transport.

Many visitors choose to see Scotland by road - distances are short and driving on the quiet roads of the Highlands is a new and different experience. In remoter areas, some roads are still single track, and passing place must be used. When vehicles approach from different directions, the car nearest to a passing place must stop in or opposite it. Please do not use passing places to park in!

Speed limits on Scottish roads: Dual carriageways 70mph/112kph; single carriageways 60mph/96kph ; built up areas 30mph/48kph.

The driver and front seat passenger in a car must wear seatbelts, rear seatbelts if fitted, must be used. Small children and babies must at all times be restrained in a child seat or carrier.

Opening Times

Public holidays: Christmas and New Years Day are holidays in Scotland, taken by almost everyone. Scottish towns also take Spring and Autumn holidays which may vary from place to place, but are usually on a Monday. There are also several bank holidays throughout the year.

Banking hours:In general, banks open Monday to Friday, 0939 to 1600, with some closing later on a Thursday. Banks in cities, particularly in or near the main shopping centres, may be open at weekends. Cash machines in hundreds of branches allow you to withdraw cash outside banking hours, using the appropriate cards.

Pubs and restaurants: Licensing laws in Scotland generally allow bars to service alcoholic drinks between 1100 and 1430, and from 1700 to2300, Monday to Saturday. Most are also licensed to open on Sunday, when they open 1230 to 1430, and 1830 to 2300. Residents in hotels may have drinks served at any time.

Telephone Codes

If you are calling from abroad, first dial your own country's international access code ( usually 00,but do please check ). Next, dial the UK code 44, then the area code except for the first 0, then the remainder of the number as normal.

Quarantine Regulations

If you are coming to Scotland from overseas, please do not attempt to bring your pet on holiday with you. British quarantine regulations are stringently enforced , and anyone attempting to contravene them will incur severe penalties as well as the loss of the animal.

Weather

Average temperatures in the summertime in most parts of Scotland are around 55/65F so pack clothes which are appropriate for that range. The temperatures can fall below this but equally they can be above, so it is best to have clothes which you can 'layer' and add and subtract as required. Temperatures above 80F are most unusual in Scotland.

Average rainfall in Edinburgh is around 26 inches - about 2.5 inches a month.

There can be a lot of cloud around even when it is not raining. Despite modern forecasting, rainfall can be unpredictable, so it is usually safer to take a waterproof coat or umbrella.

Rainfall is higher in the west than in the east - Glasgow has an average of 46 inches of rain and some exposed places have even higher levels.

If you are in the Highlands and climbing in the hills, don't forget it gets colder higher up - and that weather can change rapidly, even in summer.

Winters temperatures in central Scotland are usually in the range 30/45F and the wind chill factor in winter can make it feel colder, especially in the East. So if you are coming over for New Year (Hogmanay) wrap up warm.

Snow is not very frequent in central Scotland - you need to go further north and into the mountains and even there, snow for the ski resorts is not guaranteed.

In an average year, there are around 1,500 hours of sunshine in central Scotland - so bring your sunglasses too! . If you want to reduce the amount of rain you experience, the driest months of the year are April and May

Telegraph.co.uk

Levein relieved after McManus saves Scotland AFP GLASGOW — Craig Levein says Scotland's poor performance against lowly Liechtenstein in their Euro 2012 qualifier at Hampden is irrelevant after Stephen ... Scotland says fans tarnished reputation by jeering Liechtenstein's anthemThe Canadian Press Fortune shines on Craig Levein after Scotland's night of near disasterThe Guardian (blog) Stephen McManus hails Scotland character after last-minute win over LiechtensteinTelegraph.co.uk Goal.com -SkySports -BBC Sport all 844 news articles »

SkySports

European Under 21 Championship Qualifying Group 10: Scotland 2 Austria 1 Scottish Daily Record LOCAL hero Chris Maguire had the last laugh on Austria by firing a late wonder goal to seal Scotland's Euro Championship play-off spot. ... Scotland U21 2-1 Austria U21BBC News Scotland Under 21s progress in qualifying to make the play-offs 2011 European ...Goal.com Scotland U-21s 2 Austria U-21s 1The Sun Telegraph.co.uk -Independent -Sportinglife.com all 57 news articles »

Herald Scotland

Crime in Scotland falls to 32-year low Scotland Courier Crime in Scotland has fallen by 10% to its lowest level in 32 years — with police forces in Tayside and Fife posting results ahead of the national average. ... MacAskill: Scotland is winning war on crimeHerald Scotland Crime across Scotland falls to 30-year lowGlasgow Evening Times Scots crime falls to 32-year lowBBC News The Sun -DundeeSNP.org -Deadline Press & Picture Agency all 28 news articles »

Whiskey-Derived Fuel Patented in Scotland Reuters ... biobutanol could finally be over thanks to an inspired, if ironic, bit of recycling by scientists working at Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. ... and more »

Telegraph.co.uk

Barclays to add 600 jobs in Scotland Reuters L) is to add up to 600 new jobs in Scotland where the financial services industry has been hit hard by the financial crisis. Barclays said on Monday it will ... Scotland pays Barclays to move jobs to GlasgowTelegraph.co.uk Barclays bank to create 600 jobsBBC News Barclays' jobs boost for ScotlandExpress.co.uk Bobsguide (press release) -FinancialAdvice.co.uk -The Sun all 78 news articles »

Energy Efficiency News

Scotland's carbon emissions down over 20% since 1990 Energy Efficiency News Scotland is halfway to its target of reducing carbon emissions 42% by 2020, with emissions falling over 20% since 1990, according to the latest official ... Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions dropAberdeen Press and Journal Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions down 21%The Low Carbon Economy (blog) Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions 20% lower than in 1990stv.tv BBC News -Sustainability Ninja -eGov monitor all 37 news articles »

Connaught calls in administrators Glasgow Evening Times Ten thousand jobs – 500 of them in Scotland – were at risk today after the struggling social housing giant Connaught collapsed amid debts of £220million. ... and more »

Gulf Times

Britain's Press Scandal: What It Says About the Cameron Revolution The Atlantic Second, new evidence also suggests that the Metropolitan Police--aka the Met, or Scotland Yard--also knew about the digital snooping, which targeted not ... British Politicians And Scotland Yard May Be Afraid To Take On Murdoch, But ...followthemedia.com (subscription) MPs demand answers as police admit failings in original investigationIndependent U.K. Officials Defend Handling Of Phone Hacking ScandalNPR Gulf Times -New York Observer -The Guardian all 33 news articles »

Washington Post

Phone hacking: MPs to question Andy Coulson and Scotland Yard The Guardian Scotland Yard and News International were tonight facing further parliamentary pressure over the News of the World phone hacking scandal as a Commons ... British phone-hacking scandal comes to Downing Street as Cameron aide likely ...Los Angeles Times UK police likely to quiz PM's aide over hackingThe Associated Press Phone-hacking investigation may be reopenedThe Guardian AFP -TODAYonline -Daily Mail all 1,288 news articles »

UEFA.com

Boost for Scotland as Lithuanians spring a surprise in Czech Republic Scotsman SCOTLAND's qualification bid received an additional boost as the Czech Republic, their main rivals for a play-off spot, suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at ... Michal Bilek 'Hugely Disappointed' With Czech Republic Defeat To LithuaniaOne News Page Czechs down but not out after Lithuania lossUEFA.com Euro 2012 Qualifying Group I: Czech Republic v LithuaniaScottish Daily Record The Canadian Press -Crunchsports.com all 39 news articles »

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Scotland European Vacation Tips Berfore You Travel Trips

Scotland is a small country and travel is easy. There are direct air links with UK cities, with Europe and North America. There is also an internal air net work bringing the islands of the North and West within easy reach.

Scotland 's rail network not only includes excellent cross- border InterCity services but also a good internal network. Travelling Britain by rail has never been easier. Choose from the many Britrail Passes or other products that are on offer.All major towns are linked by rail and there are also links to the western seaboard at Mallaig and Kyle of Lochalsh (for ferry connections to Skye and the western isles) and to Inverness, Thurso and Wick for ferries to Orkney and Shetland.

Special information for N.American visitors can be fund at Britain on Track.

All the usual discount cards are valid but there are also ScotRail Rovers (multi journey tickets allowing you to save on rail fares) and the freedom of Scotland travelpass, a combined rail and ferry pass allowing unlimited travel on ferry services to the islands and all of the rail network. In addition Travelpass also offers discounts on bus services and some air services.

InterCity services are available from all major centres, for example: Birmingham, Carlisle, Crew, Manchester, Newcastle, Penzance, Peterborough, Preston, Plymouth, York and many others. There are frequent InterCity departures from Kings Cross and Euston stations to Edinburgh and Glasgow around 5 hours.

Coach connections include express services to Scotland from all over the UK; local bus companies in Scotland offer explore tickets and discount cards. Postbuses (normally minibuses) take passengers on over 130 rural routes throughout Scotland.

Ferries to and around the islands are regular and reliable, most ferries carry vehicles, although some travelling to smaller islands carry only passengers.

Contact the Information Department, Scottish Tourist Board. PO Box 705, Edinburgh EH4 3EU. or any Tourist information centre for details of travel and transport.

Many visitors choose to see Scotland by road - distances are short and driving on the quiet roads of the Highlands is a new and different experience. In remoter areas, some roads are still single track, and passing place must be used. When vehicles approach from different directions, the car nearest to a passing place must stop in or opposite it. Please do not use passing places to park in!

Speed limits on Scottish roads: Dual carriageways 70mph/112kph; single carriageways 60mph/96kph ; built up areas 30mph/48kph.

The driver and front seat passenger in a car must wear seatbelts, rear seatbelts if fitted, must be used. Small children and babies must at all times be restrained in a child seat or carrier.

Opening Times

Public holidays: Christmas and New Years Day are holidays in Scotland, taken by almost everyone. Scottish towns also take Spring and Autumn holidays which may vary from place to place, but are usually on a Monday. There are also several bank holidays throughout the year.

Banking hours:In general, banks open Monday to Friday, 0939 to 1600, with some closing later on a Thursday. Banks in cities, particularly in or near the main shopping centres, may be open at weekends. Cash machines in hundreds of branches allow you to withdraw cash outside banking hours, using the appropriate cards.

Pubs and restaurants: Licensing laws in Scotland generally allow bars to service alcoholic drinks between 1100 and 1430, and from 1700 to2300, Monday to Saturday. Most are also licensed to open on Sunday, when they open 1230 to 1430, and 1830 to 2300. Residents in hotels may have drinks served at any time.

Telephone Codes

If you are calling from abroad, first dial your own country's international access code ( usually 00,but do please check ). Next, dial the UK code 44, then the area code except for the first 0, then the remainder of the number as normal.

Quarantine Regulations

If you are coming to Scotland from overseas, please do not attempt to bring your pet on holiday with you. British quarantine regulations are stringently enforced , and anyone attempting to contravene them will incur severe penalties as well as the loss of the animal.

Weather

Average temperatures in the summertime in most parts of Scotland are around 55/65F so pack clothes which are appropriate for that range. The temperatures can fall below this but equally they can be above, so it is best to have clothes which you can 'layer' and add and subtract as required. Temperatures above 80F are most unusual in Scotland.

Average rainfall in Edinburgh is around 26 inches - about 2.5 inches a month.

There can be a lot of cloud around even when it is not raining. Despite modern forecasting, rainfall can be unpredictable, so it is usually safer to take a waterproof coat or umbrella.

Rainfall is higher in the west than in the east - Glasgow has an average of 46 inches of rain and some exposed places have even higher levels.

If you are in the Highlands and climbing in the hills, don't forget it gets colder higher up - and that weather can change rapidly, even in summer.

Winters temperatures in central Scotland are usually in the range 30/45F and the wind chill factor in winter can make it feel colder, especially in the East. So if you are coming over for New Year (Hogmanay) wrap up warm.

Snow is not very frequent in central Scotland - you need to go further north and into the mountains and even there, snow for the ski resorts is not guaranteed.

In an average year, there are around 1,500 hours of sunshine in central Scotland - so bring your sunglasses too! . If you want to reduce the amount of rain you experience, the driest months of the year are April and May

Telegraph.co.uk

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Moneycontrol.com

Whisky-Powered Cars for Scotland Care2.com Scotland produces large quantities of whisky, enough that there are 1600 million liters of pot ale and 187000 tons of draff left over. ... Whiskey Biofuel? Only in ScotlandDiscovery News Whisky a Go-Go? Biofuel Gets a New TwistInside Line Turning Whisky Into BiofuelForbes Ward's Auto (subscription) -UPI.com -Green Car Reports (blog) all 497 news articles »

Daily Mail

Couple who lost loved ones in Lockerbie bombing, Sonia Stratis and Chris ... New York Daily News Eleven people in Lockerbie, Scotland, were killed as the plane fell on the town. Stratis, an accessories designer from Montvale, lost her father on that ... Couple who met at Lockerbie bombing memorial dinner to marryDaily Mail Bride and Groom Met Through Pan Am 103 BombingAOL News Relatives Of Lockerbie Victims Set To MarryCBS 3 all 201 news articles »

The Guardian

Scottish scientists probe deaths of seals The Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scottish scientists are investigating the mysterious deaths of seals found with horrific corkscrew injuries the length of their ... Windfarms, submarines, giant sharks... What IS killing Britain's seals?Daily Mail Scientists investigate seal deaths from mysterious injuriesTelegraph.co.uk all 140 news articles »

Daily Mail

Hotels threatened by Bank of Scotland Ireland closure, claims IHF CIT Magazine The Irish Hotels Federation has claimed venues are under threat after the announcement that Bank of Scotland Ireland is to close. ... Bank of Scotland to exit Irish marketTrading Markets (press release) Lloyds Banking To Shut Down Bank of Scotland In IrelandWall Street Journal Bank of Scotland decision 'regrettable'Irish Times Banking Business Review -Financial Times all 158 news articles »

Globe and Mail

Canadian women's rugby team trounces Scotland 37-10 The Province Marchak scored two tries as Canada beat Scotland 37-10 in the 2010 World Cup in London. Canada's national women's rugby got off to strong start at the 2010 ... Canada romps over Scotland at rugby World CupVancouver Sun Scotland Women beaten by Canada in Rugby World CupBBC Sport Scotland 10 - 37 Canada Canadians are too strong for Scots in World Cup openerScotsman The Canadian Press -ScrumQueens -Toronto Sun all 65 news articles »

British air traffic control: Beware of giant vulture at 35000 feet USA Today Commercial airline pilots flying over Scotland and Britain have been told to be on the watch for a vulture with a 10-foot ... Pilots Warned About Escaped VultureAOL Travel News Scottish Travelers, Beware: Fugitive Vulture Could Take Down an AirplaneDiscover Magazine (blog) Air traffic on alert over high-flying vultureScotsman all 71 news articles »

SkySports

Djebbour outdoes Dundee in Scotland GREEKSOCCER.COM Rafik Djebbour scored the all-important match-winner as AEK Athens FC sneaked away from Tannadice Park with a 1-0 victory intact after the first leg of ... Peter Houston admits AEK Athens taught United a lessonBBC Sport AEK out to set the Record against Scottish UpstartsGREEKSOCCER.COM all 100 news articles »

stv.tv

Scotland in coal bid row The Sun GREEN campaigners yesterday slammed controversial plans to build a new coal-fired power station in Scotland. Friends of the Earth claimed the development at ... Church of Scotland makes stand against coal power stationThe Guardian Battle over carbon storage plantBBC News Group lodges objections to planned coal power plantScotsman The Press Association -stv.tv all 28 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Scotland's beach holidays: guide to the coast and seaside - west coast Telegraph.co.uk Scotland's most classically beautiful seaside vistas are found on the west coast – a mixture of rugged mountains and fjords, shimmering beaches, ... Scotland's beach holidays: west coast - what to see and doTelegraph.co.uk Scotland's beach holidays: guide to the coast and seaside - north coastTelegraph.co.uk Scotland's beach holidays: guide to the coast and seaside - east coastTelegraph.co.uk all 4 news articles »

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