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Edinburgh Travel Guide
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AIRLINE AND TRAVEL LOUNGES.

British Airways 'Executive Club Lounge'. British Midland 'Diamond Club Lounge' and Servisair 'Executive Lounge'. Many more are in the pipeline.

BARS, RESTAURANTS AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS - Before security search.

Are open from 0600 until 2200. The restaurants close at 2100. These times are flexible according to demand. (Late or additional flights etc).
Ground Floor: Costa Coffee - coffee and Danish.
First Floor: Granada food village - A variety of food from snacks to full meals. Burger King, Village Grill, Brioche Dorree, Franklins of Boston. J D Wetherspoon - beers, spirits, coffee and meals. World renowned Jenner's, are open.


SMOKING AREAS.

In common with most other airports, Edinburgh has designated space for both smokers and non smokers. Follow the terminal floor plans and you will find an area of your choice.


BANKS AND MONEY EXCHANGE.

International Currency Exchange is open from 0600 until 2200 or to meet all flights. A new facility is currently under construction. (Now completed). The money exchange guarantees instant availability of at least 23 currencies and short notice access to a further 60.

Commission is normally charged at between 1% and 2% per transaction.
Scottish Banks issue their own bank notes and it is worth remembering that these are not readily recognized in England, the coins are OK but if you are travelling into England, it is always advisable to change your Scottish bank notes into the English versions.

Airport outlets are accepting the Euro, but its not legal tender in the UK.
ATM's are commonplace but please check for the logo of your particular card before inserting! Most banks and exchanges have this facility both within and outside of normal banking hours. Latest exchange rates updated daily.


BAGGAGE FACILITIES.

Left luggage 0600 - 2200 on ground floor. 1.50 GBP per item for the 1st day, and 1.25 GBP for each consecutive day.


SHOPS AND DUTY FREE.

The shops are open from 0615 until 2215, Newsagency, Tobacco, some pharmaceutical goods, cosmetics, gifts, jewellery, foods and clothes. The Duty free Shops are open on the air side for all International Flights.


FIRST AID/MEDICAL.

Medical Room and First Aid open from 0615 until 2215.


DISABLED FACILITIES.

Wheelchairs, toilets, lifts, telephones, car parking and porters. Taxis are fitted with 'ramps' for wheelchair access.

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