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The warmer spring and summer months from March to August are the best time to visit Glasgow, when nice temperatures and long daylight hours treat you to pleasant city walks and plenty of other outdoor activities. And with festivals filling the city's entire calendar from Piping Live! in the summer to Burns Night in …

Citizens of the European Union member states, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Switzerland, and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) only need a valid passport to enter the UK. Residents of the following ten countries do not need an entry visa for stays under 6 months: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, …

Glasgow's main airport, located a mere 15 km from the city, has great connections to the city by bus and by train. Glasgow Airport Express is the airport's official bus service, with multiple buses departing every 10 minutes from the airport (Stance 1), most passing through Buchanan Street Bus Station along the way. Tickets can …

Glasgow's second busiest airport is located in the town of Prestwick, approximately a 40-minute drive away from the city centre. The Stagecoach Western X77 Express Service runs to and from Glasgow Buchanan Street Station directly. There is also a late night and early morning service (X99). Prestwick Airport also has its own railway station. Taxi service, …

Public transport services in Glasgow are provided by SPT and consist of a circular underground line with 15 stations and a range of train and bus routes. There are several ticket options including day passes for both the city and the surrounding areas. Subway tickets can be purchased at any underground station: a single ticket …

The classic London cabs are available all over the city, and can be hailed in the street or ordered by phone. Glasgow Taxi Ltd is a well-established and the largest service provider in the …

Stamps are available from post offices and newsagents. Post offices are generally open between around 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and some are also open on Saturdays. Merchant City post office is only a few minutes from Buchanan Street, but there are other post offices in the centre in West Nile Street, Hope Street …

Boots has a wide network of pharmacies in Glasgow with multiple locations in well-frequented places such as Buchanan Street and Central Station, where stores are open every day of the …

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The standard voltage in Scotland is 230 volts. Plug type G is in …