Useful facts for travel to Scotland

There are quite a few events worth looking out for during the summer. Edinburgh becomes impossibly crowded during the festival in August, and you will have to book a very, very long time in advance if you're not travelling with a tour company.

Events Calendar (opens in new window)

Bank Holidays in Scotland 2005

• New Year - 3rd and 4th January
• Good Friday - 25th March
• May Day - 2nd May
• Spring - 30th May
• August - 1st August
• Although Christmas Eve isn't a public holiday, some shops and businesses will be closed or closed early on this day. Shops tend to be very busy as people carry out last minute shopping
• Christmas Day (or in lieu of 25th December) - 26th December
• Boxing Day (or in lieu of 26th December) - 27th December

USEFUL FACTS

Visas: 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.
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC & BST (British Summer Time)
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric (except road distances in miles and beer, which is measured in pints)

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Travel to Scotland - not only a Europe tour for the brave-hearted!

Tour Routes in Scotland

When to travel to Scotland for your tour: weather and seasons

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Book your hotel in Scotland online

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