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TIME DIFFERENCES

GMT : 12 noon
Edinburgh : 12 noon
Germany : 1pm
USA (NY) : 7am
Netherlands : 1pm
Spain : 1pm

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

POLICE 999
FIRE 999
AMBULANCE 999
RED CROSS
0131 557 9898

MISCELLANEOUS

DRIVE ON THE LEFT
TOILETS FREE

CONSULATES

USA: 09068 200290
Germany 0131 337 2323 fax 0131 346 1578
Netherlands 0131 220 3226
Spain 0131 220 1843 fax 0131 226 4568

PHOTOGRAPHY

What to photograph: Views of the city from the castle, Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat; the city skyline; buildings in the Royal Mile and New Town, parks and gardens, picturesque corners and squares.

When to photograph: Light levels in the north allow photography all day; check your light metre before photographing. Sunsets can be spectacular.

Where to buy film: Chemists, specialist photography shops, tourist and gift shops.

WHEN DEPARTING

If you are leaving Ediburgh by air, British Airways flights do not need re-confirming.

If you have been in Edinburgh on a package holiday, contact your holiday operator or their representative to confirm your departure details.

You should have no problem with customs officials.

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