Campbeltown
Additional Information
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If you are travelling to Scotland or the UK you may find following information below helpful.
Sterling is the currency of the UK. Scotland prints its own bank notes which are legal tender and of equal value to other UK notes.
Climate: Described as ‘temperate maritime’, can be windy and wet depending on time of year. Winter from –2°C to +5°C, rarely below -5°C. Summer 15°C - 25°C.
Bank Hours: Normally from 9.00–12.30 and 13.30-17.00pm Monday–Friday.
Business Hours: These vary depending on the area. Camp belt own has a half day closing on Wednesday and local holidays which vary from publication holidays.
Electricity: 240v/50Hz AC. Appliances require a 3-pin plug. You should be able to buy a universal adaptor at the airport.
Driving: Drive on the left side of the road. Speed limits in Scotland are:
48-kph (30-mph) in all inhabited areas.
96-kph (60-mph) on ordinary roads outside inhabited areas.
112-kph (70-mph) on Dual Carriageways & Motorways.
Passport Controls: If you are travelling through the UK on the way to another EC country you will find passport controls operating.
Other Information:
Tourist Information Centre, The Pier, Campbeltown, Argyll.
T 08707 200 609
The Campbeltown Book, published by Kintyre Civic Society, ISBN 0 9545845 0 3 gives an in-depth story of the town. Available from book shops in Campbeltown and the Oystercatcher, see the Directory.