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SCOTLAND
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
People are quick-tempered, stubborn and fiercely loyal, nature is wild, untamed and beautiful. The worst features of both climate extremes. Closed by the continuous threat of England, Scotland has survived encroachment and disruption caused by bad weather, and the Scots have developed a solid identity and a strong sense of membership, have the merit, moreover, had never caused damage to rivers and forests. The Scottish hills continue to offer lambs, calves and deer, trout and salmon are popular everywhere, and game birds abound. Combining these delicacies with a sip of the best whiskey in the world will immediately thrilled with the style of Scottish life.
SCOTLAND INFO TRAVEL
WEATHER
The best season to visit Scotland is from May to September. April and October are acceptable, if weather allows , but many places are closed until October. In winter it is best to avoid the icy highlands, but you can always go to Edinburgh or Glasgow. In August, Edinburgh has been invaded in large numbers by tourists, attracted by the festival , so if you decide to go there, you must book with very broad advance
EVENTS
Edinburgh Festival, held every August, is the largest Scottish cultural event and one of the most important arts festivals around the world, within it the timing of avant-garde theater (Fringe) seems to be the most rich in the world, with over 500 artists each year coming from five continents. At the same time held the Military Tattoo. In mid-August in Glasgow is held the World Championship bands of wind instruments. At dell'Hogmanay, the Scottish celebration of New Year, all the people take to the streets to celebrate: you may participate and celebrating the most enjoyable new year of your life . If you want to experience a truly unruly rugby, do not miss the Ba 'in Kirkwall, Orkney, which for centuries played, at Christmas and New Year, two teams and 400 players fueled by alcohol transform the entire city in a huge rugby field. The game will start at the cathedral, while the port is a popular destination. Strongly is not recommend the show to the Puritans.
THE TRIP
Scotland has four international airports: Aberdeen (www.aberdeenairport.com), Edinburgh (www.edinburghairport.com), Glasgow (www.glasgowairport.com) and Glasgow Prestwick (www.gpia.co.uk). There are direct flights to Scotland from England, Wales, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Scandinavia and several countries of West and Central Africa. If you're elsewhere, you will probably get another European destination and from there take a flight to Scotland. There are several direct flights a day to Edinburgh or Glasgow to Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Prague, Warsaw, Rome and many other European cities. There are over a hundred daily flights between London and Edinburgh and Glasgow, which are easily accessible from other UK airports. British Airways (www.britishairways.co.uk) connects Glasgow and Edinburgh to London, Birmingham and Manchester, and Aberdeen and Inverness to London. EasyJet (www.easyjet.com) flies from London to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen, and from Bristol to Edinburgh and Glasgow. BA also connects Londonderry to Glasgow, while EasyJet has direct flights from Belfast to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The best season to visit Scotland is from May to September. April and October are acceptable, if weather allows , but many places are closed until October. In winter it is best to avoid the icy highlands, but you can always go to Edinburgh or Glasgow. In August, Edinburgh has been invaded in large numbers by tourists, attracted by the festival , so if you decide to go there, you must book with very broad advance
EVENTS
Edinburgh Festival, held every August, is the largest Scottish cultural event and one of the most important arts festivals around the world, within it the timing of avant-garde theater (Fringe) seems to be the most rich in the world, with over 500 artists each year coming from five continents. At the same time held the Military Tattoo. In mid-August in Glasgow is held the World Championship bands of wind instruments. At dell'Hogmanay, the Scottish celebration of New Year, all the people take to the streets to celebrate: you may participate and celebrating the most enjoyable new year of your life . If you want to experience a truly unruly rugby, do not miss the Ba 'in Kirkwall, Orkney, which for centuries played, at Christmas and New Year, two teams and 400 players fueled by alcohol transform the entire city in a huge rugby field. The game will start at the cathedral, while the port is a popular destination. Strongly is not recommend the show to the Puritans.
THE TRIP
Scotland has four international airports: Aberdeen (www.aberdeenairport.com), Edinburgh (www.edinburghairport.com), Glasgow (www.glasgowairport.com) and Glasgow Prestwick (www.gpia.co.uk). There are direct flights to Scotland from England, Wales, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Scandinavia and several countries of West and Central Africa. If you're elsewhere, you will probably get another European destination and from there take a flight to Scotland. There are several direct flights a day to Edinburgh or Glasgow to Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Prague, Warsaw, Rome and many other European cities. There are over a hundred daily flights between London and Edinburgh and Glasgow, which are easily accessible from other UK airports. British Airways (www.britishairways.co.uk) connects Glasgow and Edinburgh to London, Birmingham and Manchester, and Aberdeen and Inverness to London. EasyJet (www.easyjet.com) flies from London to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen, and from Bristol to Edinburgh and Glasgow. BA also connects Londonderry to Glasgow, while EasyJet has direct flights from Belfast to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Ryanair (FR, www.ryanair.com) link Dublin to Glasgow Prestwick, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. From Scandinavia, there are flights linking Copebhagen, Bergen and Stavanger to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow to Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo and Glasgow Prestwick.
The best way to get to Scotland by road is the bus, especially if you turn to private companies. The bus is the cheapest way if you're elsewhere in the UK. The biggest operators are National Express (www.gobycoach.com) and its subsidiary Scottish Citylink (www.citylink.co.uk), with a regular bus service from London and other cities England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
By train, from London to Edinburgh takes four hours and five to Glasgow. Eurostar (www.eurostar.com) can be reached London by train from Paris or Brussels in around two hours. From Kings Cross stationor Euston (London) is possible to take a train to Scotland.
TRANSPORT
The national bus network run by Scottish Citylink (www.citylink.co.uk) and connects all major cities. Many remote villages can only be achieved by Royal Mail postbuses (www.postbus.royalmail.com), which offers a minibus service or four-seater driven by post office employees who retire and take the mail in these communities.The Scottish rail network extends to all major cities of the country, but many areas remain undiscovered in the Highlands and Southern Uplands. For information on times and costs visit the website www.firstscotrail.com.
Travelling by car or motorbike you can reach the most remote places ,oving more quickly, independent and flexible. Scottish roads are generally beautiful and less busy than english. Rent a car is relatively expensive, prices of international companies hovering around 140 pounds a week for a small car. To rent a car the driver must be between 23 and 65; outside these parameters may apply special conditions or special insurance.
The main ferry companies are Caledonian MacBrayne (www.calmac.co.uk) for the west coast and islands, and Northlink Ferries (www.northlinkferries.co.uk) for Orkney and Shetland.
The best way to get to Scotland by road is the bus, especially if you turn to private companies. The bus is the cheapest way if you're elsewhere in the UK. The biggest operators are National Express (www.gobycoach.com) and its subsidiary Scottish Citylink (www.citylink.co.uk), with a regular bus service from London and other cities England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
By train, from London to Edinburgh takes four hours and five to Glasgow. Eurostar (www.eurostar.com) can be reached London by train from Paris or Brussels in around two hours. From Kings Cross stationor Euston (London) is possible to take a train to Scotland.
TRANSPORT
The national bus network run by Scottish Citylink (www.citylink.co.uk) and connects all major cities. Many remote villages can only be achieved by Royal Mail postbuses (www.postbus.royalmail.com), which offers a minibus service or four-seater driven by post office employees who retire and take the mail in these communities.The Scottish rail network extends to all major cities of the country, but many areas remain undiscovered in the Highlands and Southern Uplands. For information on times and costs visit the website www.firstscotrail.com.
Travelling by car or motorbike you can reach the most remote places ,oving more quickly, independent and flexible. Scottish roads are generally beautiful and less busy than english. Rent a car is relatively expensive, prices of international companies hovering around 140 pounds a week for a small car. To rent a car the driver must be between 23 and 65; outside these parameters may apply special conditions or special insurance.
The main ferry companies are Caledonian MacBrayne (www.calmac.co.uk) for the west coast and islands, and Northlink Ferries (www.northlinkferries.co.uk) for Orkney and Shetland.
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Full name of the country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Area: 78,772 sq km
Population: 5,100,000 inhabitants
Capital: Edinburgh
Language: English, Scottish Gaelic
Religion:Presbyterian Church of Scotland, other Presbyterian churches, Baptist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Catholic
Type of State:Constitutional monarchy
Area: 78,772 sq km
Population: 5,100,000 inhabitants
Capital: Edinburgh
Language: English, Scottish Gaelic
Religion:Presbyterian Church of Scotland, other Presbyterian churches, Baptist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Catholic
Type of State:Constitutional monarchy
Health Risks
Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B.
There is a international reciprocal agreements with the United Kingdom to various countries to receive free emergency medical care and dental care contracted through the National Health Service (NHS; www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
. Among the EU member states and UK there are reciprocal arrangements for the provision of basic health care. Citizens of EU member states enjoy limited coverage, but suggested is however to subscribe a travel insurance or private health insurance. Emergency medical care provided by public hospitals are covered by the European Health Insurance Card
Timezone GMT+0
Electricity 240 V, 50Hz
Weights and measures
metric system for weights and measures are in accordance with EU directives, but are still widely used, the equivalent of the British system. Supermarkets today tends to show price using the metric system and the imperial. European Union has accepted the permanent exemption for measures speed and distance, for example on road signs and speedometers in cars. Is allowed in pubs serving pints of beer and milkmen can continue in the morning to leave the pint of milk on doorsteps, but almost all liquid foods are now sold by the gallon.
Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B.
There is a international reciprocal agreements with the United Kingdom to various countries to receive free emergency medical care and dental care contracted through the National Health Service (NHS; www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
. Among the EU member states and UK there are reciprocal arrangements for the provision of basic health care. Citizens of EU member states enjoy limited coverage, but suggested is however to subscribe a travel insurance or private health insurance. Emergency medical care provided by public hospitals are covered by the European Health Insurance Card
Timezone GMT+0
Electricity 240 V, 50Hz
Weights and measures
metric system for weights and measures are in accordance with EU directives, but are still widely used, the equivalent of the British system. Supermarkets today tends to show price using the metric system and the imperial. European Union has accepted the permanent exemption for measures speed and distance, for example on road signs and speedometers in cars. Is allowed in pubs serving pints of beer and milkmen can continue in the morning to leave the pint of milk on doorsteps, but almost all liquid foods are now sold by the gallon.
