| Scotland's geography has been integral to its | | | | of Scotland as a great place to tie the knot. As a |
| political, social, economic and cultural development, | | | | country, Scotland is famous for its beautiful and |
| discover more about the physical make-up of the | | | | unspoilt scenery, its distinctive culture and its |
| country, together with some facts and figures | | | | dramatic history. In addition it is renowned for the |
| about its people.What makes Scotland so | | | | high standard of its cuisine and the quality of its |
| distinctive? There are some things that are | | | | accommodation which ranges from bed and |
| uniquely Scottish but in truth, there's no single | | | | breakfasts to magnificent castles. Perhaps most |
| element that defines the country. Rather, it's a | | | | importantly though, Scotland is famed for its |
| subtle blend of many different ingredients that | | | | hospitality and the genuine warmth of its |
| have been added to the mix down through the | | | | people.So, whether you are planning to 'run away' |
| centuries. Here, you can find a flavour of these - | | | | to Gretna Green for a small intimate wedding or |
| Scotland's often turbulent past, her extraordinary | | | | to do something on a much larger scale, be it in a |
| people, the rich diversity of her arts and culture, | | | | hotel or castle or even on a canal boat, Scotland |
| and the many other features found around the | | | | offers endless possibilities to make that special |
| country which have produced a nation that | | | | day truly memorable.Edinburgh has a network of |
| treasures its past and keenly anticipates its | | | | local bus services allowing frequent travel |
| future.So whether you opt for a dedicated | | | | throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians making this |
| city-break or use them as a base to explore the | | | | a great - and cost effective - way of getting |
| surrounding countryside, Scotland's cities offer a | | | | around the city. Local bus companies offer daily |
| truly memorable experience.A nation's artistic and | | | | bus tickets, which allow you unlimited travel in and |
| cultural life says much about its people and the | | | | around Edinburgh. You buy these tickets, and |
| vibrancy and creativity we display across a wide | | | | single journey tickets, on board the bus from the |
| range of artforms quickly dispels the myth of the | | | | driver - remember that no change is given, so |
| dour, downbeat Scot. In successive generations, | | | | you'll need the exact fare.If you're heading further |
| Scotland has produced writers, painters, sculptors, | | | | afield, you can buy your coach tickets for UK and |
| musicians, composers and dancers whose talents | | | | Scottish travel from the bus station in St Andrew |
| have received both national and international | | | | Square in advance. And if you're heading to the |
| acclaim.Some of these artforms - such as our | | | | airport a regular express service runs from |
| traditional dance and music - are uniquely Scottish | | | | Waverley Bridge to Edinburgh Airport, with pick up |
| both in style and inspiration and are appreciated | | | | points along the way.You can also take in the |
| chiefly at home. Others - such as theatre, opera | | | | sights of the city on one of the many Edinburgh |
| and painting - draw on and incorporate influences | | | | bus tours - City Bus Tour tickets can be bought |
| from elsewhere in the world and consequently | | | | in person at the Edinburgh and Scotland |
| receive wider recognition. All, however, have the | | | | Information Centre, 3 Princes Street or on |
| power to enthrall, challenge, provoke and | | | | Waverley Bridge, which is where the tours |
| inspire.Scotland's position on the edge of the | | | | start.The following companies can provide more |
| European continent with sea on three sides | | | | information;For travel in and around Edinburgh |
| means that the weather is very varied. Records | | | | including Edinburgh Airport, city bus tours and night |
| show that May and June are usually drier than July | | | | buses - Lothian Buses contact number - 0131 555 |
| and August.Generally speaking, the east coast | | | | 6363For Travel in and around Edinburgh, Central |
| tends to be cool and dry, the west coast milder | | | | and The Borders |
| and wetter. July and August are normally the | | | | First Buses contact number - 08708 72 72 71Air |
| warmest months, average temperature of | | | | travel-Scottish airlines or air operators servicing |
| 15-19oC/60-68oF.Historically, Scotland has always | | | | Scotland and/or Edinburgh include; BMI, Loch |
| been a popular destination for those seeking a | | | | Lomond Seaplanes Scotland's first commercial |
| truly romantic setting in which to make their | | | | seaplane service, British Airways, Eastern |
| wedding vows and several recent high profile | | | | Airways, EasyJet, Highland Airways and Loganair. |
| weddings have served to highlight the reputation | | | | |