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	MONEY Scotland's currency is pounds sterling (£) issued by the three major Scottish banks (the Bank of Scotland, the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale Bank) in notes of £1, £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100. Bank of England notes are legal tender and all coins are issued by the Royal Mint; there are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, £1 and £2 coins. You can exchange foreign currency and travellers' cheques at banks and bureaux de change; banks are generally open 9am-4pm. Cashpoint machines can be found outside banks and building societies and operate 24 hours a day; they accept bank cards and also allow you advances on many credit cards.	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK