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| Area (sq km): | 78,772 | |
| Population: | 5,116,900 | |
| Nationality: | Scot, Scottish |
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| Local Name: | Scotland, Alba |
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| Language: | English, Scots, Gaelic |
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| Time Zone: | GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 pound = 100 pence |
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| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Edinburgh | |
| Dialling Code: | +44 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .uk | |
| Religion: | Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim |
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| Climate: | Maritime | |
| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.30-16.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Aberdeen(ABZ), Edinburgh(EDI), Glasgow(GLA), Glas. Prestwick(PIK), Islay(ILY) |
Scotland villa and holiday events archive
West End Festival
The West End in Glasgow lets loose and puts its best foot forward to host the West End Festival in Glasgow. The 2 week extravaganza attracts 90,000 people... West End Festival
Gaelforce Festival in Dumfries
The Gaelforce Festival is an all encompassing event and one you can visit when you book luxury cottages in Scotland. It is considered the umbrella festival... Gaelforce Festival
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Selling over 1 million tickets, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe showcases top talent in areas such as comedy, singers, theatre and exhibitions. The whole city... Edinburgh Fringe