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There may be some changes to the way you travel to Scotland now the UK has left the EU, but a holiday here will be just as magical as ever.
We’re here to answer all your questions and make sure your trip here is as easy as it always was.
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A couple enjoying an afternoon aboard the Borders steam train
Scotland has breath-taking landscapes, unique experiences and charming destinations, and our people are as friendly as always, ready to welcome you and show you around our fascinating country.
We've got all the practical information you need to plan a trip to Scotland, plus a few ideas that deserve to be on any itinerary, whether it's your first trip or your 10th!
A Scottish terrier being walked along a countryside path
Please read the UK Government's advice for school groups for more information.
Pet owners will be able to travel with their pet between the EU and the UK with an EU pet passport issued in an EU member state.
Some rules have changed when you bring goods for your own use from the EU to the UK. Find out more about bringing goods into the UK.
Yes, to access healthcare in Scotland you will need a valid passport or national ID card and a document that proves you have health insurance, such as the EHIC.
You can find out more information on EHIC cards on Schengen Visa Info.
Note: The EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance and you should have both when travelling to the UK.
Port of Menteith
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Flights, trains, ferries and coaches will continue to operate between the EU and the UK, and vice-versa. Passengers across the continent can continue to book and travel with confidence as they travel on their holidays to the UK.
Make sure you have the correct travel insurance and check the terms and conditions before heading off.
The rules on driving in Scotland remain the same. Your non-UK driving licence is still valid.
Tariffs for making phone calls, texting or using mobile data may have changed. Please check with your non-UK provider.
For the latest information, please see the UK Government advice for visiting the UK after Brexit.
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Find out the latest advice on visiting Scotland after the UK leaves the EU, including visas, mobile phone charges, bringing pets and driving.
