This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Travel Advice | Travel advice and advisories for United Kingdom |
| Embassy | Embassies and consulates | United Kingdom (Government of Canada) |
| Entry Requirements | |
| Visa Information | Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
| Currency Conversion | Live Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to British Pound |
| Cultural Insights | Country Comparison -- Scotland |
| Insurance | UK Health Insurance for International Students - Study in UK (studying-in-uk.org) |
| Health Information | A guide to the NHS for international students in the UK | Student (timeshighereducation.com) |
| Solo Female Travel | UK Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice (solofemaletravelers.club) |
| Gay Travel Index | Gay Travel Index (gayguide.travel) |
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| Police | 999 |
Country Facts
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital city | Edinburgh |
| Language | English |
| Currency | British Pounds |
| Phone Code | +44 |
| Internet Code | .co.uk |
| Time Zone | UTC |
| Drives on | Left |
| Plug Types | Type G |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Church of Scotland 42.40%, Roman Catholic 15.88%, Other Christian 6.81%, Muslim 0.84%, Buddhist 0.13%, Jewish 0.13%, Hindu 0.13%, Sikh 0.11%, other 0.53%, none 27.55%, unspecified 5.49% |
| Significant Dates | November 30th: St Andrew's Day (Patron Saint of Scotland), January 25: Burns Night (celebration of the life and poetry of Scottish poet Robert Burns). |