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What should I pay attention to when I go to Scotland?

Britain belongs to a typical temperate maritime climate, with moderate temperature throughout the year, and the hottest time in Scotland is only over 20 degrees. But the weather changes very quickly in one day, so it is best to prepare long-sleeved and waterproof and windproof coats. graphical user interface

The latitude in Scotland is very high, and the average temperature is slightly lower than that in London, which also makes the change of the length of day and night particularly obvious. In summer, the sun often rises at 4 o'clock in the morning and sets at 1 1 o'clock in the evening. In winter, the sun rises after 8 am and gets dark at 4 pm. Therefore, the best tourist season in Scotland is summer, preferably July and August.

A Scottish accent will definitely make you question your English. This accent gets stronger and stronger as it goes to the northwest, and finally it is basically a highland. Taxi drivers and cleaners have very strong accents, so it is best to prepare a note with a clear address when taking a taxi. graphical user interface

The postcode system in Britain is very developed. You can find a very specific location according to the zip code. When using Google Maps to locate, just enter the postal code. graphical user interface

In Britain, the underground floor is a lower circular floor, the first floor is the ground floor, the second floor is 1 floor, and the second floor is the third floor. graphical user interface

Most shops in Scotland close early, even only open for four or five hours on Sundays. Nightlife is usually spent in a bar, or go to the theater to see a play. graphical user interface

Many beautiful sights in Scotland are in sparsely populated and inaccessible places, and go on road trip will be a good way to visit. It is worth noting that in Britain, the right rudder drives on the left, contrary to China. graphical user interface

Scotland's folk customs are simple, although it can't reach the level of not closing the door at night, but there is basically no need to worry about safety.

English is not the general name of the British, but the meaning of the British. Scots are Scots or Scots, and they can also be called English, but please don't call them English. graphical user interface

The water in the British faucet can be drunk directly (except the faucet and hot water in the toilet). The free tap water in the restaurant is called tap water. If you just want water, most waiters will give you bottled mineral water for a fee. You can also ask for free hot water (hot water) Now, there are many tourists in China, and many restaurants have adapted to the requirements of customers.

There are many undulating stone slabs in Edinburgh, which makes it inconvenient for girls to drag their luggage or walk in high heels. All kinds of alleys in the city are undulating, so be careful to get lost.

Eating and drinking are prohibited on buses in Edinburgh. Please respect local customs. Ring the electric bell on the bus to remind the driver before getting off, otherwise the driver may cross the station without stopping. Ordinary buses in Edinburgh don't stop. Visitors are advised to use navigation or ask the driver to help remind them to get off. When they get off the bus, they can say "cheers" to express their thanks to the driver.

The commonly used units of measurement in Britain are miles, inches, feet and yards. One mile is about 1.6 km, one inch is about 25.4 mm, one foot is about 30.5 cm, and one yard is about 0.9 m. ..