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Scotland
Scotland is a wild and untamed country stretching from rolling
farmlands in the South and East to the dramatic highlands and
islands in the West, where the craggy coastline is pocketed with
beautiful beaches and rises up to rugged, empty mountains divided
only by shimmering lochs and deep rivers. This ancient land has a
brutal history and is studded with ancient castles and
strongholds.
Although part of the United Kingdom, the Scots are a fiercely
independent and proud nation. They have their own legal system and
more recently have their own parliament and are developing into an
economic force in their own right - Aberdeen is the hub of the
North Sea oil industry and Edinburgh is now home to Europe's
largest bank.
Scotland is the home of golf and whisky, and has a cultural
heritage stretching from the festivities of the clans, to the
poetry of Robert Burns. Scotland's rich traditions can be best seen
over the summer months at the cutting-edge Edinburgh festival or at
one of the many, more low-key, highland games. Whether visiting for
fishing, stalking, sailing or hiking, Scotland is a paradise for
the outdoor enthusiast.
Information & Facts
Climate
Generally, Scotland is cool, damp and cloudy, but daily weather
is unpredictable and extremely changeable. January and February are
the coldest months, averaging 41°F (5°C), and summer has average
temperatures of 66°F (19°C) during its warmest months of July and
August. Scottish weather is on average cooler than that of England.
The coldest areas are the highlands and the northern latitude means
short winter days and very long summer evenings. The east coast
experiences more sunshine, but colder winters, compared to the
west.
Language
English is the official language, though visitors will be
astonished by the variety of regional accents.
Money
The currency is the pound (GBP), which is divided into 100
pence. ATMs are available in all towns and Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards
should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign
currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and large hotels,
however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks.
Travellers cheques are accepted in all areas frequented by
tourists; they are best taken in Pounds Sterling to avoid
additional charges.
Time
Local time in Scotland is GMT (GMT +1 between last Sunday in
March and last Sunday in October).