FAQs
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What do I need to know about the UK ETA before traveling to Scotland?
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1. The ETA is an Electronic Travel Authorization required for US citizens visiting the UK (including Scotland). 2. You can apply via the official UK ETA website or UK ETA app on your phone. 3. You will need: a valid passport, recent photo, and payment method to pay 10 euros. 4. Apply at least 3 days before traveling. 5. Your ETA lasts 2 years or until your passport expires.
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What is the dress code for each event?
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Thursday Rehearsal Dinner: Cocktail Men | nice paints with a button up and suit jacket optional Women | jumpsuits or casual tea length dresses or nice pants with a nice top Friday Wedding: Black tie optional Men | Kilts, black suits, or tuxedos Women | Floor length dresses any color Saturday brunch: Wear whatever you'd like Likely people will be traveling from the castle so please be comfortable!
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Where do you recommend we stay in Edinburgh before the wedding?
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The Balmoral Hotel Location: Princes Street, near Waverley Station. Price: £450+ per night. https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel/ The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian Location: Princes Street, near Edinburgh Castle. Price: £400+ per night. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ednchqq-the-caledonian-edinburgh/?SEO_id=GMB-EMEA-QQ-EDNCHQQ The Dunstane Houses Distance: ~1.5 miles from the city center. Price: £200–£350 per night. https://www.roseatehotels.com/edinburgh/theroseate/ Nira Caledonia Location: ~0.9 miles from the city center. Price: £200–£350 per night. https://niracaledonia.com/ House of Gods Hotel Distance: ~0.4 miles from the city center (Old Town). Price: £150–£300 per night. https://www.houseofgodshotel.com/ Hotel du Vin Edinburgh Location: Old Town, near the University of Edinburgh. Price: £170–£250 per night. https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/edinburgh/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=edinburgh-gmb The Halcyon Hotel Price: £90–£130 per night. Distance: ~0.8 miles from the city center. https://www.halcyonhotel.co.uk/rooms ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile Location: Royal Mile. Price: £90–£150 per night. Unique Options for a Special Stay The Witchery by the Castle Location: Near Edinburgh Castle. Price: £350+ per night. https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Witchery+by+the+Castle&rlz=1C5GCCM_en&oq=The+Witchery+by+the+Castle&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBBzE5MWowajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Fingal – A Floating Hotel Location: Leith (Edinburgh’s waterfront). Price: £300+ per night. https://www.fingal.co.uk/