Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Useful Numbers
International directory enquiries
153
International operator
155
Local & national directory enquiries
118 500
Local & national operator
100
Reverse-charge/collect calls
155
Speaking clock
123
Toilets
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Public toilets, free to use, are spread across the city; most are open 10am to 8pm. Find
the nearest one at
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
; search for 'public toilet'.
Dos & Don'ts
Do
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Buy your round in the pub; Scots take it in turns to buy a round of drinks for the whole group.
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Shake hands on first meeting.
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Form an orderly queue!
Don't
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Drop litter or cigarette ends on Edinburgh's streets; you can be nailed with an on-the-spot fine.
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Forget your umbrella or waterproof jacket.
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Smoke on public transport or in pubs, restaurants and other enclosed public places.
Tourist Information
Edinburgh Information Centre
(D1; 473 3868;
www.edinburgh.org
;
Princes Mall, 3 Princes
St; 9am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm Sun Jul & Aug, 9am-7pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Sun May-Jun &
Sep, 9am-5pm Mon-Wed, to 6pm Thu-Sun Oct-Apr)
Includes an accommodation booking ser-
