Travel advice for Scotland.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Scotland.

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Scotland
Import local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

-1 h

Capital

Edinburgh

National language

Official language

Scottish Gaelic, Scots, English

Other information

The Kingdom includes Northern Ireland, Scotland, the Shetland Islands and Wales.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Edinburgh, 11/2 Regent Terrace
Tel. +44 131 5589 402

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

  • CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Opening hours

Banks

9.30 - 16.30 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 17.30 h (Mon - Sat)

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after end of stay or valid ID card.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

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Important

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