Peak Season
JUNE - AUGUST
Best ExperienceFeels LikeSummer
Temperature12 — 19°C
Local patterns vary by region.
United Kingdom
EdinburghTravel Tips
Everything you need to know before you go.
Vibe
🏰Castle Rock
🥃Scotch Whisky
🎭Fringe Festival
⚔️Royal Mile
🌿Arthur's Seat
🌫️Sea Haar
Shoulder Season
APRIL - MAY
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeSpring
Temperature6 — 13°C
Local patterns vary by region.
Shoulder Season
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeAutumn
Temperature8 — 14°C
Local patterns vary by region.
Off Season
NOVEMBER - MARCH
AvoidFeels LikeWinter
Temperature1 — 7°C
Local patterns vary by region.
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THE DAILY TARGET
3 Premium Meals + Coffee$50.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$95.00
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TIPPING GUIDE
Restaurants
Optional but customary if service charge isn't included10 — 15 %
"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
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LOCAL TRANSPORT
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Lothian Buses
Single Trip$2 — 5
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Edinburgh Trams
Single Trip$2 — 7
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Black Cab
Single Trip$10 — 22
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."
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Talk Basics
EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Heh-lohHello
Sorry
Soh-reeSorry
Thank you
Thangk yooThank you
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Pay & Buy
EnglishPronunciation
Discount
Iz thair a dis-kountIs there a discount?
How much?
How mutch iz thisHow much is this?
Bill please
Kan eye get the bill pleezCan I get the bill, please?
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Eat & Drink
EnglishPronunciation
Vegan
Eye am vee-gunI am vegan.
Not spicy
Not spy-see pleezNot spicy, please.
Vegetarian
Eye am vej-uh-tair-ee-unI am vegetarian.
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Help & Safety
EnglishPronunciation
Help
Help meeHelp me!
Hospital
Wair iz the neer-est hos-pi-tulWhere is the nearest hospital?
Pharmacy
Iz thair a far-muh-see neer-byIs there a pharmacy nearby?
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Polite Refusal
EnglishPronunciation
I have a ride
Eye awl-red-ee hav a rydI already have a ride.
No thanks
Noh thangk yooNo, thank you.
Stop here
Pleez stop heerPlease stop here.
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Utility
EnglishPronunciation
Water
Kan eye hav sum tap waw-terCan I have some tap water?
Toilet
Wair iz the toy-letWhere is the toilet?
Where is...?
Wair izWhere is...?
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist999
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Medical / Ambulance999
Services