Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Important Number
s
Country code
+44
International access code
00
Ambulance
112 or 999
Fire
112 or 999
Police
112 or 999
Arriving in Scotland
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Edinburgh Airport
Buses - to Edinburgh city centre every 10 to 15 minutes from 4.30am to midnight (£3.50)
Night buses - every 30 minutes from 12.30am to 4am (£3.50)
Taxis - £15-£20; about 20 minutes to the city centre
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Glasgow Airport
Buses - to Glasgow city centre every 10 to 15 minutes from 6am to 11pm (£5)
Night buses - hourly 11pm to 4am, half-hourly 4am to 6pm (£5)
Taxis - £20-£25; about 30 minutes to city centre
Midges
If you've never been to the Scottish Highlands and islands before, be prepared for an encounter with the dreaded
midge. These tiny, 2mm-long blood-sucking flies appear in huge swarms in summer, and can completely ruin a
holiday if you're not prepared to deal with them.
They proliferate from late May to mid-September, but especially mid-June to mid-August - which unfortu-
nately coincides with the main tourist season - and are most common in the western and northern Highlands.
Midges are at their worst during the twilight hours, and on still, overcast days - strong winds and bright sunshine
tend to discourage them.
The only way to combat them is to cover up, particularly in the evening. Wear long-sleeved, light-coloured
clothing (midges are attracted to dark colours) and, most importantly, use a reliable insect repellent.
