Fast Facts: Scotland

Capital:
Edinburgh

Entry Requirements:
Valid passports are required of US citizens.

Language:
English and Gaelic

Currency:
Scottish pound, at par with English pound sterling. Pound sterling also accepted.

Best Time of Year to Visit:
Summer (late spring and early fall can be very nice and less crowded.)

Getting Around:
Getting around Scotland is easy; an elaborate network of trains connect cities and smaller communities throughout. If the two ofyou will be doing a great deal of train travel, consider a BritRail Pass to allow for unlimited travel for a specified period. BritRail FlexiPasses are also great buys; these allow for unlimited travel on a set number of days spread out over an extended period. (RailPasses must be purchased outside the country so check with your travel agent before leaving home.)

Don't Forget to Shop For:
Woolens, whisky, tartans, cashmere

Public Holidays:

January 1
Good Friday
Easter Monday
First Monday in May (May Day)
Last Monday in May (bank holiday)
First Monday in August (bank holiday)
December 25-26