Edinburgh is a visually stunning, compact and safe city - ideal for exploring on foot. It is easily accessible with excellent transport links by rail, road and air. The City has a unique charm and originality. A stroll around Edinburgh offers stunning vistas as well as quiet, relaxing green space in parks and gardens. There is a thriving programme of exciting festivals and events year round along with a perfect mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, culture and history. For further information, please view: Tourist Information and Edinburgh Attractions (PDF, 188KB) or visit: www.edinburgh.org/ Eating and drinking Banking/Finance Britain's currency - pound sterling (£) - see www.xe.com for currency converters. Scottish banks issue their own notes with exactly the same value as those issued by the Bank of England and they are legal tender in all parts of mainland UK. There are cash machines throughout Edinburgh and major credit cards are accepted. Value Added Tax (VAT) - is charged on all purchases currently at a rate of 20%, people travelling to Scotland on business may be entitled to reclaim the tax charged on event expenses Visas Electricity Emergency services Smoking Government |
Details of our current programme of events as well as an archive