Tips For Travellers, Edinburgh

People are too nice to everyone . And the social security is so good that you don't even have to worry about losting your things in the pubs , clubs or everywhere . 99% of the losting stuffs will be sent back to you if you have an address in your coat or wallets . If not , you will be able to find them in the local police station without any lost .

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	Tips For Travellers: The Scots were almost without... Tip Rating:

By balfor

on August 26, 2002

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Ramparts of Edinburgh

The Scots were almost without exception very hospitable hosts. They are very polite so even though you are in a goodly sized town, don't worry about asking for directions, a good place to eat or just a good spot to rest for a while before continuing on. Don't let their propensity for building fortresses scare you off!

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Updated By keeweechic

on August 5, 2003

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The Forth Road Bridge charges a toll on motorised northbound trips only (A90 between Edinburgh & Fife). Its free for pedestrians. Traffic can be pretty heavy crossing the bridge.

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Updated By keeweechic

on September 19, 2002

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The electricity supply voltage is 230V. Equipment rated at 220V may function, but it is advisable to check with the manufacturer before using it in the UK. The standard plug in the UK is a three flat pin model.
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Updated By keeweechic

on September 19, 2002

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Weather is described as being cold and clear in winter, warm and dry in summer although Robert Louis Stevenson described it as :
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'The weather is raw and boisterous in winter, shifty and ungenial in summer and downright meteorological purgatory in spring.'

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	Tips For Travellers: People don't usually tip in... Tip Rating:

By Bartender

on August 26, 2002

People don't usually tip in bars, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't! If you're impressed with service any bartender will appreciate a tip. Better still, buy them a drink. (The drink will usually be saved for the end of the night, not drunk there and then.)

The strange beers with the numbers ( '80/-' and '70/-') are called eighty shilling and seventy shilling (or just 'eighty' etc) Several different companies make their own versions, Caledonian being (in my humble opinion) the best.
The names come from the tax that used to be payable per barrel; the higher the alcoholic strength, the more tax you paid. 60/- and 90/- are also available, but they're quite rare.

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	Tips For Travellers: The centre of Edinburgh is... Tip Rating:

By Dorian_13

on August 25, 2002

The centre of Edinburgh is very mixed and dynamic, the outskirts can be less inviting. Always try and stay round the centre.

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	Tips For Travellers: You can find out if your name... Tip Rating:

Updated By sharonn

on August 25, 2002

You can find out if your name is of a Scots clan - for instance when I traced my name back I was from the Ross Clan - and I dont even like fish fingers!!!

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	Tips For Travellers: You do not need to give taxi... Tip Rating:

By SusanneBeck

on August 25, 2002

You do not need to give taxi drivers a tip if you don't want. Most people don't!

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	Tips For Travellers: Tourist Information Centre 3... Tip Rating:

By husain

on August 25, 2002

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Tourist Information Centre
3 Princes Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2QP
Tel: +44 (0)131 473 3800
Fax: +44 (0)131 473 3881
E-mail: esic@eltb.org
Web: www.edinburgh.org