Plan Your Trip
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Plan Your Trip

When planning a trip to Edinburgh it's normal to have questions about opening hours, official currency in the country, the necessary documentation and more. Here, we'll try to help by answering some of the most common questions when preparing your trip.

Travel Advice

Documents, passports and visas to visit Scotland and the rest of the UK, depending on where you are from.
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Language

Despite some areas of Scotland speaking Scots and Gaelic, since 1707, the official language has been English.
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Prices

Although hotels and eating out in Edinburgh are relatively expensive, most museums and attractions are free. Find out how much you need to visit Scotland
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Currency

The official currency of Scotland and its capital Edinburgh is the GBP Pound. Find out where to exchange money and what the best ways to pay are.
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Climate

Edinburgh has a temperate climate with cold and humid winters and mild summers. Find out what the weather averages are depending on the stations.
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Opening Hours

Discover the opening times of shops, museums, restaurants and pubs in Edinburgh to make the most of your stay in Scotland’s capital.
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Public Holidays

Find out about Edinburgh’s public holidays. It's always a good idea to check out the bank holidays of the country you want to visit to organise your stay.
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