ScOTLAND

“ There are few places in my life that I’ve found more ruggedly beautiful than the Highlands of Scotland. The place is magical – it’s so far north, so remote, that sometimes it feels like you’ve left this world and gone to another. ”

- Julia London

About scotland

Scotland is one of the countries of the United Kingdom, which is the Great Britain.

Although the people of Scotland are British in every way and their cultural proximity to the English is great, Scottish life and culture have their own characteristics.

The scenery of Scotland is beautiful - the west coast of the country is rugged, in many places the sea penetrates deep into the mainland and creates beautiful fjords. Opposite the west coastline are many islands that create a spectacular view.

If you are looking for wild nature, dramatic landscapes with fascinating history, Scotland is the place for you.

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best time to visit scotland

The best time to visit Scotland is during spring (late March to May) and autumn (September to November).

The Months during summer especially June, July and August are very busy and Scotland’s peak season for tourism, with the busiest period during the School summer holidays.

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scotland Quick Information

Currency: The currency in Scotland is the Pound.

1 USD is equivalent to about 0.73 GBP.

Electricity: Scotland uses power outlets and plugs of type G.

All power sockets in Scotland provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz.

Safety: Scotland is very safe to travel to.
Even the petty crime in this country is of a lower level.
That still doesn't mean that you shouldn't take precautions when in public places and take care of your belongings.

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