Explore Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is the seat of the Scottish Government. The city,s Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland.
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Language Spoken
English is the most widely spoken language.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UCT-06:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 15.00 GBP (R295.94). A three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 55.00 GBP (R1085.13).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 4.00 GBP (R78.92), and an imported beer 4.00 GBP (R78.92).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.00 GBP (R59.19), and 1.42 GBP (R28.02) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
There is a bus service available for visitors and residents. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( R86.82) and an open return is £ 7.50 (R144.70).Things to do in Edinburgh
The top attractions to visit in Edinburgh are Arthur,s Seat, Royal Yacht Britannia, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Edinburgh need a valid passport to obtain a Visitor Visa.