Destination: Edinburgh
Practical Matters Edinburgh   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	PERSONAL SAFETY Scots policemen wear a peaked flat hat with a black-and-white chequered band; they are friendly and approachable and will give directions and information willingly. On the whole, tourist Edinburgh is exceptionally safe and you should have no problems if you take sensible precautions: Do not carry more cash than you need Beware of pickpockets, particularly in the main tourist areas Areas to avoid at night include: backstreet and dockside areas of Leith, wynds leading off Royal Mile, the footpaths across the Meadows and some peripheral housing schemes. Only call 999 for true emergencies. Police assistance: Phone: 999 from any call box	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK