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| Fore! - When we play |
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On the whole,
the Scottish golfing season starts in April and runs to mid-October.
Links courses, however, can generally be played throughout
the year.
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| Time for a Round? |
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Being so far
north, Scotland enjoys extended daylight hours throughout
the summer months.
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| Warming Up: What To Wear |
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Average summer
temperatures run from around 65-75F (18-23oC) but this does
not take into account the 'wind chill' factor.
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| Game On!: Arranging a Round |
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As in any situation
it is important to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Also how to arrange a round at St. Adrews Old Course.
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| Getting Around: Caddies,
Trolleys and Buggies |
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Caddies are available
at most of the bigger clubs but should be arranged well in
advance.
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| Don't Handicap Yourself |
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The golden rule
is, if you have a handicap certificate and a letter of introduction,
do not leave home without them. |
| Phoning Home: Telephone
Services |
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If calling from
overseas you should dial 00 44 and drop the first zero of
the area code. Within the UK you drop the 00 44 and insert
a zero eg: +44 131 becomes 0131 if in Edinburgh. |
| Show Me the Money: Currency
& Credit Cards |
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Main shops, hotels
and restaurants in Scotland will accept most credit cards.
Visa, American Express and so on.
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| Stamp of Approval: Passport
Information |
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Visitors from
all European countries except Poland, Albania and Bulgaria
require only a passport and no visa.
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| You Don't Say!?: Language
and Customs |
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It's worth noting
that English is the main language spoken in Scotland and a
good command of this is generally required to enjoy your trip
to the full.
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| Open All Hours: Shops and
Bars |
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Opening hours
for shops and most relevant facilities are generally 9am-5pm
in all towns. Convenience stores open from 8am until 10pm-midnight
and Some garages are open 24 hours.
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| Help!: Emergencies |
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To summon the
police, ambulance or fire brigade, telephone 999 on any phone.
There is no charge for this service but it should only be
used in real emergencies for any of these three services. |
| Get Lost: Maps and Brochures |
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Maps are always
a good investment in any strange country and the best for
general touring purposes is the aptly named Scottish Touring
Map.
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Click here for a selection
of our travelling tips.
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