Driving Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. To drive in Scotland, you must have a valid driving licence. A foreign licence is valid in the UK for up to 12 months.
It is compulsory to wear seat belts in the front seat and if your car has seat belts in the back, they must also be worn. Adaptors can be purchased in the airports and electrical shops. When travelling to Scotland from outside of the UK, make sure you know what emergency healthcare you are entitled to, what medicines you can bring into the country, what to do in an emergency, and what travel insurance you will need. The Scottish Government provides detailed information on healthcare for overseas visitors in PDF, audio and large-print formats.
If you become ill while visiting the UK, you can receive free emergency treatment in the Accident and Emergency departments of National Health Service hospitals. However, if you are admitted to hospital as an in-patient, or referred to an out-patient clinic, you will be asked to pay. In the UK you can buy over-the-counter non-prescription , medications as well as get expert medical advice at pharmacies — often called chemists.
Pharmacies are usually open from to Monday to Friday, to on Saturdays and limited availability on Sundays. However, in Edinburgh you will find a number of pharmacies open late during the week and on the weekend. For more information and to find a pharmacy near you, visit the National Health Service pharmacy information website.
Meals are normally taken earlier than in other European Cities, so please remember this when making dinner plans as restaurants tend to be busiest around Bars are open for lunch and usually close at Tipping is at your discretion. Service is not normally included in restaurant, hotel and taxi bills. Smoking Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, are banned in all public places including all enclosed or partly enclosed public areas.
The Organisers will not be held liable for illness, accidents or thefts suffered by participants or accompanying persons during the conference or their stay in the UK before or after the conference. Free WiFi is live throughout Glasgow city centre, bringing free outdoor high-speed internet connectivity to visitors and residents. How do I access the free wi-fi service in Glasgow? Open your web browser to see the hotspot login page 3. Register your interest here.
Internoise Privacy Policy. Contact us For more information contact organising secretariat In Conference. You can buy traveler's checks at most banks. The most popular traveler's checks are offered by American Express tel. American Express , Thomas Cook, Visa, and MasterCard offer foreign currency traveler's checks, which are useful if you're traveling to one country, or to the euro zone; they're accepted at locations where dollar checks may not be.
If you carry traveler's checks, keep a record of their serial numbers separate from your checks in the event that they are stolen or lost. You'll get a refund faster if you know the numbers. Note : This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Book Hotels. Edinburgh Money in Edinburgh. Get Inspired for Your Next Vacation. Top Picks Paris Washington, D. All Slideshows. Before travelling, we suggest finding out from your bank what they charge you for withdrawing money from a foreign ATM , so that you can see what option is better for you. If you request the exchange in any of these companies, they will send you the money to your address without any added cost.
If you prefer to exchange money once you get to Scotland, you can do so in any bank or any exchange office. We recommend you compare the exchange rate and the commission since it can differ from one place to another.
Although the cost of staying in Edinburgh and eating out is relatively expensive, it balances out because most museums and the best places to visit in Edinburgh are free. Edinburgh, like most of Scotland, has a temperate maritime climate with cold and humid winters and mild summers.
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