From the airport to the city centre Scotland

Scotland has several airports, but Edinburgh and Glasgow are the ones that have lines connecting it to France. Shuttles and public transport lines will allow you to easily reach the city center. You can also choose to take a cab, which is more expensive, but also more comfortable if your luggage is numerous and bulky or if the shuttles do not drop you off near your destination.

Coming from Edinburgh, a round trip bus ticket (the return can be done several days apart, just keep the ticket) is sold at £7.50 (£4.50/child). By streetcar, it will cost you £6.50 (£3.30/child).

When you arrive in Glasgow, you can take the bus(Glasgow Airport Express 500) for £14.80/adult and £7/child, as a round trip ticket. The free Glasgow Airport App offers discounted fares if you buy tickets through it and provides all the information you need to find your way around the airport.

It is possible to reach the islands by plane. There are many air links between the islands, the Highlands and the south of Scotland. The following website lists all the airports involved: www.hial.co.uk

Public transport Scotland

You can easily discover the whole of Scotland by train thanks to a well-developed rail network. ScotRail also offers great value passes if you plan to take the train regularly. "The Spirit of Scotland Travelpass offers unlimited train travel around the country, and also includes some bus travel in certain areas, Caledonian MacBrayne ferries or NorthLink Ferries (discounted rates) to Orkney and Shetland. There are also "Highland Rover" and "Central Scoland Rover" for land travel by train and bus, as well as "Rail and Sail Tickets" to combine train and ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne.
If you take the train more occasionally, consider "off-peak" tickets, which are cheaper and allow you to travel at less busy times. Special tickets are also available for families through the "Kids Go Free" program.
You can also choose excursions simply for the beauty of the scenery. ScotRail's website has many recommendations. Search for "Great Scenic Rail JourneysScotrail" on your search engine and enjoy the views.
More information: www.scotrail.co.uk

If you want to discover the islands, you can't miss the ferries. There are two major companies sharing the ferries:
- CaledonianMacBrayne or Calmac ferries: the company manages all the main ferry routes in the Firth of Clyde and the Hebrides (inner and outer). It operates from the ports of Oban, Kennacraig, Mallaig and Ullapool. If you plan to take several ferry trips during your stay, the Island Hopscotch tickets are for you. If you're also traveling by train, consider the Rail and Sail option.
Learn more at www.calmac.co.uk
- NorthLink Ferries: The company operates nightly ferries between Aberdeen and Lerwick in Shetland, as well as between Scrabster (Caithness) and Stromness (Orkney).
Learn more at www.northlinkferries.co.uk
Other small ferries run shorter, more seasonal routes: Pentland Ferries runs between GillsBay (near John o'Groats) and St Margaret's Hope (South Ronaldsay, Orkney); John o'Groats Ferries runs in the summer between John o'Groats and Burwick (South Ronaldsay, Orkney).
For routes between the Shetland Islands, visit www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries.
Please note: it is always best to book your ferry in advance.

Bus trips. For the whole of Scotland: the reference website for organizing all your trips by public transport is without doubt www.travelinescotland.com. It combines train, bus and ferry routes and suggests the most appropriate routes to a destination.
Around Edinburgh: With One Ticket, you can buy all-day or all-week bus passes for a designated area from Edinburgh. Five zones are available and with the most expensive day pass option, you can travel freely and unlimitedly to Perth and Dundee in the north and the English border in the south. The offer is particularly suitable for a one-day visit to the main cities of the Borders. The vast majority of transport companies are partners in the scheme, but some small bus companies may not have joined. The list is available on the website. You should also check all the timetables in advance on www.travelinescotland.com to organize your day without delay. You can buy your pass at the bus station in St Andrew Square or in one of the Lothian Buses travelshops (27 Hanover St and 31 Waverley Bridge). Be careful with the opening hours though, they will probably be closed if you plan to go there early in the morning, so it is better to go the day before, before your day of escapades.
Information : www.one-ticket.co.uk

Bike, scooters & co Scotland

Scotland is a great place to cycle and offers several superb cycling routes. Green tourism and sports activities being two of the country's strong points, it is not surprising that discovering it, partially or totally, by bike, is an option to be seriously considered. We could even have written a complete guide for this purpose! The best thing to do is to visit the website of the National Clyde Network (NCN), which is the official network of cycle paths in Scotland. In total, it lists 3,380 km of country roads and cycle paths, as well as 800 km of greenways, forest paths and towpaths. You can also choose day trips, tours of a few hours or visit an island on two wheels. It's up to you to compose your itinerary according to your level and your desires. Don't forget to ask the tourist offices about local tours and rental companies.

With a driver Scotland

Several companies offer guided tours of Scotland, either by minibus or sedan. This can be a very good option if you want to have a guide throughout your trip and not have to worry about anything. It will also be particularly convenient to take full advantage of the distillery visits with tastings. Rabbie's Tour offers tours by minibus for up to 16 people, from one to seventeen days(www.rabbies.com). For a personalized and tailor-made formula, think of E-City: Nicolas, a French-speaking guide, will take you off the beaten track in a Tesla and will show you emblematic sites as well as more confidential ones(www.e-citychauffeur.com). Here again, the local tourist offices will be able to provide you with local referents for services ranging from a few hours to a few days.

If you take a cab, it is customary to leave a tip if the service is good (round up the bill or 10%).

By car Scotland

It is quite possible to come with your car to Scotland, provided that you take the ferry and cross England. If you arrive by plane, the rental solution will be obvious. Driving on the left-hand side of the road may take some time to adjust. For car rental, the leader in Scotland is Arnold Clark (www.arnoldclark.co.uk). If it is not the cheapest in the web comparisons, it is the one that offers the best service and follow-up, without any unpleasant surprise of unforeseen extra charge when picking up the car.

Essential rules. As a reminder: the British drive on the left. The steering wheel is on the right and the gears are on the left. You have to stay in the left lane and you can only overtake on the right side, traffic circles are taken clockwise and cars exit from the left. On a multi-lane road, each lane can be controlled by different lights (green light for left turn, red light for straight ahead, etc.). Seatbelts must be worn in the front and rear.
Speed limits are 112 km/h on freeways, 96 km/h on main roads and generally 50 km/h in towns.
Scottish cars have both miles and kilometers on the speedometer.

Roads and highways. There are free freeways in central Scotland and good dual carriageways to the main towns. In more remote areas, there are single-lane roads with passing areas, which means you must stop to let other motorists pass or let them pass. Freeways are rarely continuous, but are usually sections of a single trunk road, except for the M6 from Exeter to Carlisle (on the Scottish border). The speed limit is 70 miles per hour (112 km/h). Speed cameras are very numerous in Scotland.

Breakdown. If you happen to break down in Scotland, the Automobile Association (AA, black acronym on a yellow background) and the Royal Automobile Club (RAC, white acronym on a blue background) have alternating offices in the service stations, with a phone number if there is no one there (but beware of the bill). Every 2 miles, an orange box protects a phone that connects you to the police. The Jet stations are systematically the cheapest, by a few cents per liter of gasoline. You have to be over 21, or even over 23, to rent a vehicle. The maximum age is 70.

Accessibility Scotland

Accessibility for people with disabilities is a serious issue in Scotland. The new buildings all comply with PRM standards. Historic buildings have facilities where possible. Details are always given on the site's website. Particular attention is paid to the comfort of people with reduced mobility. Indeed, inclusion is everyone's business and attention is paid to physical or motor disabilities as well as invisible disabilities. For example, there are often facilities and proposals for people with hearing, visual, mental and autistic disabilities.