Scotland

Scotland boasts some of Britain's most awe-inspiring scenery, with the popular Munroe walks, vast lochs and rolling hills.

There is also plenty for the cosmopolitan and cultural traveller, thanks to the varied shops and Fringe festival in Edinburgh.

Scotland: Essential information
Capital – Edinburgh
Major cities - Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness
Places of interest – Greenock, the Cairngorms and St Andrews
Time Zone – Greenwich Mean Time +0
Scotland electricity - Wales uses Type I plugs on 240 volts, 50Hz
Scotland currency - Scotland uses the British pound. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.