Scotland is a country in north-western Europe, with around 5.2 million inhabitants. It borders along 96 km with England to the south, and is separated from Northern Ireland by the North Channel of the Irish Sea.
Scotland is delimited by the North Sea (east), and the North Atlantic Ocean (west and north). The capital is Edinburgh and the largest city is Glasgow.
For many people, besides the whisky, golf and the castles, the most popular image of Scotland is centred on the "Highlands and Islands" - a wonderfully varied land, Scotland has a great deal of proposals to any explorer.
REASONS TO GO
The post-modern Edinburgh.
The rebirth of Glasgow– new creative artists instead of hooligans.
Real men dress kilts – at least in the Highlander games.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Edinburgh
Population: 5.2 millions
Area: 78.782 sq km
Calling code: 44
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Electricity: 230V/50Hz (UK plug)
Language: English, Scottish Gaelic, Scots
Time Zone: UTC; UTC+1 in summer
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1 January - New Years Day
2 Jan - Day after New Years Day
4 May - Early May Bank Holiday
25 May - Spring Bank Holiday
3 August - Summer Bank Holiday
30 November - St Andrews Day
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Boxing Day
28 December - Additional Boxing Day Holiday
OTHER HOLIDAYS: Good Friday
INFO
www.visitscotland.com
