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You could find a thousand articles telling you things you should see in Scotland, but you may not find as many about the real essentials of Scotland travel. Here are the top must-know facts and tips regarding traveling to Scotland.
- Your American plugs won’t work. You don’t want to start a fire, now do you? European outlets will fry your electronics. Bring suitable adapters and you won’t have to buy new electronics in Scotland.
- Stores generally aren’t open on Sunday. Most stores are open every other day from 9:00 to 5:00.
- The emergency number isn’t 911. It’s 999. For police assistance, dial 0 instead.
- The legal drinking age is 18. Children over 15 are allowed in pubs, but you should plan on accompanying them.
- Last call is at 11:00 PM. In certain regions, you may find a tavern open until 4 AM, especially in cities.
- Smoking is banned in all public places. Lighting up in public could cost you a fine of 50 pounds.
- Group travel can be difficult, given all the things to do in Scotland. If you’re orchestrating a major group’s itinerary, ask their opinion first. Send out an email, open up a message board, or put up a survey like those found on kissinsights.com.
- Scotland’s time zone is GMT. That’s five hours ahead of EST.
- Tip your maid one pound per day. Porters get 75 pence per bag.
- Scotland’s water is generally safe to drink. You can drink it straight from the tap.
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