What should I pay attention to when traveling to Scotland?

The UK has a typical temperate maritime climate, with moderate temperatures throughout the year. The hottest time in Scotland is only over 20 degrees Celsius. But the weather can change very quickly within a day, so it’s best to prepare a long-sleeved jacket and a waterproof and windproof jacket. Note

Scotland has a high latitude and the average temperature is slightly lower than London, which also makes the changes in the length of day and night particularly obvious. In summer, the sun often rises at 4 a.m. and sets at 11 p.m.; in winter, the sun rises after 8 a.m. and gets dark again at 4 p.m. Therefore, the best tourist season in Scotland is summer, preferably in July and August.

The Scottish accent will definitely make you question your English proficiency. This accent becomes stronger as you go northwest, and in the end you basically speak Highland. Taxi drivers and cleaners have particularly strong accents, so it's a good idea to have a piece of paper with your address ready when taking a taxi. Note

The postal code system in the UK is very developed. You can find very specific locations based on the postal code. Just enter the postal code when locating on Google Maps. Note

The lower ground floor in the UK is the lower floor, the ground floor is on the first floor, the 1st floor is on the second floor, and the 2nd floor is on the third floor. Note

Most shops in Scotland close very early and are only open for 4 or 5 hours on Sundays. Nightlife is usually spent in bars or going to the theatre. Note

Many beautiful places in Scotland are in sparsely populated areas with inconvenient transportation. Self-driving tours are a good way to visit. It is worth noting that British roads drive on right-hand drive and left-hand drive, which is the opposite of China. Note

The folk customs in Scotland are simple and simple. Although they do not have to stay open all night, there is basically no need to worry about safety issues.

English is not a general term for British people, but means English people. The Scots are Scottish or Scots, and they can also be called British, but please don't call them English. Note

The water from the British faucet can be drank directly (except for the water in the toilet faucet, except for hot water). The free tap water in restaurants is called Tapater. If you just ask for water, the waiter will mostly give you bottled mineral water, which you have to pay for. You can also ask for free hot water (Hotwater). Nowadays, there are many Chinese tourists, and many restaurants have adapted to customers' requirements.

There are many undulating stone pavements in Edinburgh, which can be inconvenient if you are dragging luggage or if girls are walking in high heels. There are various alleys in the city, and the terrain is relatively undulating, so be careful of getting lost.

Eating and drinking are not allowed on Edinburgh buses, please respect local customs. Before getting off the bus, press the alighting bell on the bus to alert the driver, otherwise the driver may pass the stop without stopping. Ordinary buses in Edinburgh do not announce their stops. It is recommended that tourists use navigation or ask the driver to help remind them to get off. When getting off, they can say "Cheers" to express their gratitude to the driver.

The commonly used units of measurement in the UK are Mile, Inch, Foot and Yard. One mile is approximately equal to 1.6 kilometers, one inch is approximately equal to 25.4 millimeters, and one foot is approximately It is equal to 30.5 centimeters, and one yard is approximately equal to 0.9 meters.