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GENERAL INFORMATION
Climate
Edinburgh's weather is usually at its pleasantest in July with
daytime highs of 18°-24° C (64°-78° F) and mild nights.
However, rain is always likely, so an umbrella or raincoat is
definitely advisable.
Money
British currency is the pound sterling (£). Besides the
Bank of England banknotes circulating throughout the U.K., three
Scottish banks issue their own notes (Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale
Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland). Exchange bureaux are located at the
airport, the central railway station (Waverley) and at many places in
the town centre. Facilities are available 7 days per week. Cash
dispensers are numerous throughout the city and accept a variety of
cards. Traveller's cheques can be cashed in exchange bureaux and
banks.
Visa
Entry regulations to Britain depend on the nationality of the
visitor; most people coming from outside the EU will require a visa.
Please check details with your local/nearest British embassy or
consulate.
Flights to Edinburgh
There are direct flights to Edinburgh from a number of airports in
Europe. Participants from further away will be able to get internal
flights to Edinburgh from London Heathrow or Gatwick or Stansted
airports. Alternatively, there are good train connections between
central London (King's Cross station) and Edinburgh (Waverley
station).
On arrival
We plan to have people at Edinburgh Airport throughout Sunday 9th
July to meet participants and help them to get to Pollock Halls. For
the sake of those arriving on other days, information about buses and
taxis from the airport to the city will be given in the 3rd circular.
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