Edinburgh Business Hours Information
Banks are mostly open from 9.30am to 4 or 5pm. Shopping hours are Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, with some late night shopping on Thursdays. Some stores do trade on Sundays as well. General business hours are usually 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Edinburgh Climate Information
Warm sunshine is not common to edinburgh but the temperature is moderate most of the year. Average Summer temperatures don't get much higher than 15 degrees C and in Winter you can expect below 6 degree C. Scotland gets a lot of rain, however, Edinburgh's rainfall is on a par with London's. September is a very pleasant time to visit Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Emergency Information
To call Police, Ambulance or Fire in an emergency dial 999
Edinburgh Medical Information
Medical help can be found at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1 Lauriston Place (0131 536 1000), there is a 24 hour emergency department here.
For dental emergencies go to the Edinburgh Dental Institute, 39 Lauriston Place (0131 536 4900)
There are no 24 hour pharmacies in Edinburgh, if you need over the counter medicines or prescriptions filled, Boots at 48 Shandwick Place (0131 225 6757) is open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and on weekends.
Edinburgh Post Office Information
The Edinburgh Branch Post Office is located at St James Centre (0845 722 3344)
Edinburgh Shopping
Princes Street is the main shopping street. George Street has alternative shops. The Royal Mile has Scottish souvenirs.
Edinburgh Safety Information
Edinburgh is generally safe and walking during the day is fine however, be careful at night as Edinburgh is known to have a large drug problem. Muggings are quite common at night in out of the way areas.
Edinburgh Tourist Information
Edinburgh Information Centre is located at the princes Mall, near Waverley Station (0131 473 3800)
