Visiting Edinburgh - 25 Useful Tips for Visiting Edinburgh in Scotland

I hope you find these 25 tips about visiting my home city of Edinburgh helpful and that you have a great time when visiting. They're some of the most common questions I'm asked as a local tour guide. You can find more information about visiting Edinburgh & Scotland and download my Edinburgh guidebook on my website - https://www.davidwheater.com 1. When is the best time to visit Edinburgh? 2. How long should I stay in Edinburgh? 3. What are the seasons in Scotland? 4. How do I get medical help in Scotland? 5. Can you drive in Scotland? 6. Low Emission Zones in Edinburgh 7. What currency does Scotland use? 8. How do I get a taxi in Edinburgh? 9. Should I tip for good service in Scotland? 10. Ordering food and drink in a Scottish pub 11. What's the weather really like in Edinburgh? 12. What are buses and public transport really like in Edinburgh? 13. What's WiFi like in Edinburgh? 14. Where can I charge a mobile phone in Edinburgh? 15. Should I book accommodation early in Edinburgh? 16. What clothes and footwear should I bring to Edinburgh? 17. Are there good options for vegans and vegetarians in Edinburgh? 18. Are visitor attractions and restaurants open all year round? 19. When is the cheapest time to visit Edinburgh? 20. Where can I buy authentic Scottish gifts & souvenirs in Edinburgh? 21. How busy does Edinburgh get during the Edinburgh festivals? 22. Can I top up my water bottle for free in Edinburgh? 23. Why not explore Glasgow and Stirling too? 24. Are there any Scottish bands & musicians I should listen to during my visit? 25. Get a good Edinburgh guidebook If you'd like to purchase my 100 page Edinburgh City Guidebook, or to book a personal tour of Edinburgh with me, you can buy & book on my website - https://www.davidwheater.com - it'd be lovely to meet you and show you the city :-) Thanks so much for watching and have an amazing time when you visit Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Best wishes, David #lovescotland #edinburghscotland #edinburgh #edinburghcity #edinburghlife

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