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SCOTLAND: 
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Travel Information
Scotland is home to ancient castles and monuments, jagged coastlines from north to south, small villages and stylish cities, and an authentic maritime culture of nearly 800 islands with picturesque harbor towns, lighthouses, sandy beaches and numerous world-class fishing, sailing and wind surfing venues.
Now we'd be remiss if we didn't mention that Scotland is the birthplace of the glorious game of golf, a (manageable) mountain climbing paradise, and a growing mecca of wintersports activities.
For travel tips, city details, major attractions and points-of-interest, follow the links below.
GENERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
 Currency Even though the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union (home of the Euro) England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all still use the Pound Sterling.
Note: Instead of traveling with your own country's currency and then paying the expensive cash conversion rates - to get the best exchange rate - we suggest you use an ATM for cash, and a credit card for purchases.
Currency Conversion here!
Electricity Scotland runs on 230 volts AC (50 cycles).
Note that most modern laptop, cell phone and digital camera chargers are dual voltage and will work perfectly in England with just a simple adapter plug. Find electrical adapters, products and tips here!
Times to Travel
Scotland's climate is much milder than expected (considering its location), as all of the British Isles are warmed some by the powerful Gulf Stream Current as it makes its way north through the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico.
There certainly are exceptions, but generally winters are damp, cool/cold and windy, and summers pleasant with frequent cloudy days. Precipitation is possible at most anytime, and the Northern Highlands can and do experience cold and snowy winters, and rapidly changing weather conditions with little advance warning.
Most travelers visit between May and August, and in the north during the summer months, the dark of night is hardly felt as the sun never totally sets.
Travel Advisories here!
VISAS
A valid passport is required to enter Scotland. For stays up to six months visa requirements (if any) vary from country to country. To find out whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we suggest you the contact the applicable British Consulate.
For stays longer than six months regarding employment, study or tourism, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. For additional information please contact the British Consulate with jurisdiction over your country of residence.
SCOTLAND TOURISM SITES
Aberdeen and the Grampian Highlands web site
Castles of Scotland web site
Cathedrals and Abbeys of Scotland here!
Edinburgh and Lothians Guide web site
Glasgow Visitor Guide web site
Golfing in Scotland web site
Hadrian's Wall web site
Isle of Skye web site
Loch Ness Visitor Guide web site
Northern Highlands here!
Perthshire (County of Perth) here!
Regions of Scotland web site
Royal Deeside - River Dee Valley here!
Scotland Mountains here!
Scotland National Parks here!
Scotland Tourism Board web site
Scottish Borders here!
Ski Scotland here!
Stones of Scotland here!
United Kingdom National Parks here!
Walks and Trails in Scotland web site
Welcome to Scotland here!
SCOTLAND TOURISM TRANSPORTATION
Airports web site
Bus Travel web site
Ferries web site
Trains web site
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