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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NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
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M
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A
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M
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J
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J
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A
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S
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O
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N
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D
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2
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(1)
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(1)
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2
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1
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1
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1
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2
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1 Jan
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*New Year's Day
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2 Jan
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*Holiday
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Mar/Apr
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*Good Friday, Easter Monday
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First Mon May
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*May Day Bank Holiday
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Mon, mid-late May
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Victoria Holiday
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From 1st Mon in July
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Edinburgh Trades Holiday 2 wks
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Last Mon in Aug
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August Bank Holiday
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3rd Mon in Sep
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Autumn Holiday
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25 Dec
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*Christmas Day
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26 Dec
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*Boxing Day
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* throughout Scotland
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Scottish public holidays may vary from place to place and their dates from year to year; thus, although Edinburgh may be on
holiday at certain times, other Scottish towns and cities will not necessarily be having a public holiday. Major holidays
are shown above.
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