Princes St Gardens Ross fountain
Princes Street Gardens

Practical Information

From what money to use, to the weather you should expect, this page will help to get your acquainted with Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city.

Get to know Edinburgh

British Bank Notes

Money in Scotland 

On this page you can find useful information about money in Scotland, how it works and how you can spend it.
Edinburgh Castle and Crags from Arthur Seat

Weather and Time

What timezone is Edinburgh in? What weather should you expect? Find out here.
Mercat tour guide leads a tour in Makars Court next to the Writers Museum. The people on the tour are wearing headphones.

Accessible Edinburgh

A warm and vibrant city, we want all our visitors to get the most out of their time in the city and to be able to enjoy and engage with the city’s unique history, heritage and culture.
Couple sat on Arthur Seat looking out towards Edinburgh city below

What to know before your visit

We’ve put together a list of useful information and handy tips to keep in mind when visiting the city.
Packing suitcase

Edinburgh’s Packing Guide

Wondering what to bring on your visit to Edinburgh? We’ve got you covered with our handy packing guide.
Edinburgh Bus Station Lockers

Luggage Storage

Need somewhere to keep your luggage while you explore Edinburgh? There are lots of storage options to choose from.
St Giles Cathedral

Religious Venues

Learn about some of the city’s places of worship, according to faith.

Public and emergency services

In the event that you require medical or emergency assistance during your stay please follow these guidelines.
Family walking on beach towards a castle.

Responsible tourism

We want everyone to enjoy their time in Edinburgh and there are a few simple steps all of us can take to ensure that our city remains beautiful and unique for now and generations to come.
Drone view of Calton Hill, National Monument and City Observatory

Visitor levy for Edinburgh

Find out more and the Edinburgh Visitor Levy.

Maps and brochures

Downloadable maps and brochures to help you get more out of your time in Edinburgh.

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  • Getting Here

    Find all the practical information you’ll need to have a smooth arrival to the city.

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  • Getting Around

    Edinburgh offers visitors easy transport links into and across the city. An excellent bus service combined with first class rail links, taxis galore and the arrival of trams provides plenty options for getting from A to B.

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  • Offers and deals

    Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh with our range of great deals and discount passes.

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