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
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HEALTH
Doctors
The National Health Service (NHS) provides free treatment for all EU nationals and residents of countries with which the UK
has a reciprocal agreement. Accident and emergency treatment is free to everyone. The 24-hour casualty department is at the
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 1 Lauriston Place (Phone: 0131 536 4000).
Dental Services
Dental services are free only to UK citizens who fall into certain categories. For emergencies, there are two free walk-in
dental clinics in Edinburgh: the Edinburgh Dental Institute, Level 7, Lauriston Building, 1 Lauriston Place (Phone: 0131 536
4913) and the Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South (Phone: 0131 537 1338).
Sun Advice
You are unlikely to get sunburnt in Edinburgh as there are few completely sunny days. However, sunshine is often accompanied
by a good breeze and you may be unaware of the UV radiation levels of the sun in these northern latitudes; so you should still
take care.
Drugs
Prescription and non-prescription drugs and medicine are available from chemists, often distinguished by a green cross. Some
supermarkets also have a chemist's shop within the store. Chemists can advise on treatment for simple complaints.
Safe Water
Tap water in Edinburgh is safe and reasonably palatable; bottled water is widely available in bars, restaurants and food
stores.
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