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-'''Devon''' [http://www.discoverdevon.com] (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in [[England|England's]] [[West Country]], bordered to the west by [[Cornwall]] and to the east by [[Dorset]] and [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]]. Uniquely amongst English counties, Devon has two separate coastlines: to the south, on the English Channel and to the north, on the Irish Sea and Bristol Channel. These are studded with resort towns, harbours and (more recently) surfing beaches. Devon is also home to two  National Parks - [[Dartmoor]] and [[Exmoor National Park|Exmoor]]* - and includes the island of [[Lundy]] in the Bristol Channel / Irish Sea.
+[http://www.discoverdevon.com '''Devon'''] (also known, far less commonly, as "Devonshire") is a large county in [[England|England's]] [[West Country]], bordered to the west by [[Cornwall]] and to the east by [[Dorset]] and [[Somerset (England)|Somerset]].
 N.B. [[Exmoor]] is shared with [[Somerset]], which has the larger share.
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 ==Cities==
-[[Image:Devon map.png|thumb|300px|Map of Devon]]
+[[Image:Devon map.png|thumb|upright=1.8|Map of Devon]]
 ===Cities===
 * [[Exeter]] - cathedral and university city, county town of Devon
 * [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]] - largest city in Devon
 ===Towns===
 * [[Axminster]]
 * [[Barnstaple]]
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 ==Other destinations==
 *[[Buckfastleigh| Buckfast Abbey]] in [[Buckfastleigh]]
 *The island of [[Lundy]]
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 Devon has produced tin, copper and other metals throughout its history. Tin was found in the granite of Dartmoor, and copper in the areas around the moor. In the eighteenth century, Devon Great Consols mine (near [[Tavistock]]) was believed to be the largest copper mine in the world.
-Devon has the highest coastline in southern England and [[Wales]] on its Exmoor
+Devon has the highest coastline in southern England and [[Wales]] on its Exmoor seaboard. The "hob-backed" hills of the Exmoor national park tumble down to the coast on Devon's Bristol Channel coast, culminating at the awesome "Great Hangman", a 318m (1043ft) hill with a cliff-face of 250m (820ft), while the "Little Hangman" has a cliff-face of 218m (716ft). The best way to see these cliffs is from a boat trip from [[Ilfracombe]] or (occasionally) [[Lynmouth]] or [[Swansea]]; the ferry service from Penarth in [[South Wales]] to Ilfracombe also passes by this massive coastline (see below).
 seaboard. The "hob-backed" hills of the Exmoor national park tumble down to
 the coast on Devon's Bristol Channel coast, culminating at the awesome
 "Great Hangman", a 318m (1043ft) hill with a cliff-face of 250m (820ft), while the
 "Little Hangman" has a cliff-face of 218m (716ft). The best way to see these
 cliffs is from a boat trip from [[Ilfracombe]] or (occasionally) [[Lynmouth]]
 or [[Swansea]]; the ferry service from Penarth in [[South Wales]] to Ilfracombe also
 passes by this massive coastline (see below).
-Devon's Hartland point is the south-west limit of the Bristol Channel; in other
+Devon's Hartland point is the south-west limit of the Bristol Channel; in other words where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic ocean. The northern limit is St Anne's Head in [[Pembrokeshire]], forty-eight miles from Hartland Point.
 words where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic ocean. The northern
 limit is St Anne's Head in [[Pembrokeshire]], forty-eight miles from Hartland Point.
 Many of the rocks that make up Devon are exceptional geological specimens consisting of the geological period between 416 million years ago and 360 million years ago. It was in homage to this that the period was called the Devonian.
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 ==Get around==
-Latitudes and Longitudes in Devon can be obtained from an interactive travel map at Stairway to Devon [http://www.stairway-to-devon.co.uk/devon-maps/devon-map-coordinates.html].
+Latitudes and Longitudes in Devon can be obtained from an interactive travel map at [http://www.stairway-to-devon.co.uk/devon-maps/devon-map-coordinates.html Stairway to Devon].
 ===By bus===
-Devon County Council has the most uptodate information on buses serving all of Devon. [http://www.journeydevon.info/]
+[http://www.journeydevon.info/ Devon County Council] has the most up-to-date information on buses serving all of Devon.
 ==See==
 *'''Dartmoor National Park [http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/]
 *'''Exmoor National Park''' [http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/]
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 *'''South Devon Crab''' is regarded as some of the best in the world and its stocks are plentiful and sustainably fished. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs to try this local produce.
-A useful foodies site for Devon is located here [http://www.lovetheflavour.co.uk/]
+A useful [http://www.lovetheflavour.co.uk/ foodies site] for Devon.
 ==Drink==

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 ===By plane===
-There are two principal airports in Devon.
+After the closure of Plymouth Airport in 2011, there is now only one airport in Devon.
-*'''Exeter International''',  is the largest airport in Devon and has regular scheduled direct flights to Paris CDG, Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, Aberdeen, Leeds Bradford, Belfast, Jersey, Guernsey, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Glasgow as well as charter and scheduled services to Spain. There are seasonal services from Germany, Croatia, Switzerland and regional cities in France. Most services are operated by Flybe [http://www.flybe.com/] with Air France [http://www.airfrance.co.uk] codesharing on services from France. Air Transat [http://www.airtransat.co.uk/en/] also operates a scheduled service to Toronto, Canada. [http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/]
+*'''Exeter International''',  is the only airport in Devon and has regular scheduled direct flights to Paris CDG, Amsterdam, Manchester, Dublin, Aberdeen, Leeds Bradford, Belfast, Jersey, Guernsey, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Glasgow as well as charter and scheduled services to Spain. There are seasonal services from Germany, Croatia, Switzerland and regional cities in France. Most services are operated by Flybe [http://www.flybe.com/] with Air France [http://www.airfrance.co.uk] codesharing on services from France. Air Transat [http://www.airtransat.co.uk/en/] also operates a scheduled service to Toronto, Canada. [http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/]
-*'''Plymouth City Airport''', which services regional flights from Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Bristol, Dublin, Cork, Jersey and Guernsey. [http://www.plymouthairport.com/]
+* Although not in Devon, it is possible to travel to nearby '''[[Bristol]] International Airport''', which is a major base for both budget airlines Easyjet and Ryanair with nearly 80 destinations including: Amsterdam also with KLM, Paris also with Air France, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Bratislava, Kaunas and Riga (but not London). From Bristol Airport it is possible to either hire a car, or get a bus to the city bus and train stations, where you can continue your journey to Devon.
 ==Get around==

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 ===By ship===
-It is still possible, but expensive, to do the classic transatlantic voyage between the United Kingdom and the United States. The easiest option is by the historic, and only remaining Ocean Liner operator, [http://www.cunard.com/ Cunard Line], but expect to pay US$1000-2000 for the cheapest tickets on the 6 day voyage between Southampton and New York done around 10 times per year in each direction. If your pockets are not deep enough for this price range, your only other options of crossing the North Atlantic are pretty much limited to [[Freighter travel]].
+It is still possible, but expensive, to do the classic transatlantic voyage between the United Kingdom and the United States. The easiest option is by the historic, and only remaining Ocean Liner operator, [http://www.cunard.com/ Cunard Line], but expect to pay US$1,000-2,000 for the cheapest tickets on the 6 day voyage between Southampton and New York done around 10 times per year in each direction. If your pockets are not deep enough for this price range, your only other options of crossing the North Atlantic are pretty much limited to [[Freighter travel]].
-Most major cruise ships that ply the waters of Europe during summer (June - September) also do cruises in [[Latin America]] and [[Southeast Asia]] for the rest of the year. That means those ships have a transatlantic journey twice per year, at low prices when you consider the length of the trip (at least a week). These are often called ''positioning cruises''. [http://www.cruisenetwork.com/msc-transatlantic-cruise.jsp MSC has several ships from the [[Caribbean]] to Europe at April and May].
+Most major cruise ships that ply the waters of Europe during summer (June - September) also do cruises in [[Latin America]] and [[Southeast Asia]] for the rest of the year. That means those ships have a transatlantic journey twice per year, at low prices when you consider the length of the trip (at least a week). These are often called ''positioning cruises''. [http://www.cruisenetwork.com/msc-transatlantic-cruise.jsp MSC] has several ships from the [[Caribbean]] to Europe in April and May.
 There are several lines crossing the Mediterranean, the main ports of call in North Africa is [[Tangier]] in [[Morocco]] and [[Tunis]] in [[Tunisia]] (See [[Ferries in  the Mediterranean]] for more details), but there is also a little known option of going via [[Cyprus]] where you can use [http://www.louiscruises.com Louis Cruises] crossings to [[Port Said]] in [[Egypt]] and [[Haifa]] in [[Israel]] as a regular ferry service. Keep in mind though, that you can only do this on routes out of Cyprus, and it requires special arrangements - [http://www.varianostravel.com/Cruises/ferry_service.htm Varianos Travel] in [[Nicosia]] seem to be the only tour agency offering this option.

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 ==Regions==
-Europe consists of a diverse set of countries that each have their own identity, language and culture. Below is a rough grouping of these countries into regions:
+Europe consists of a diverse set of countries that each have their own identity and culture.
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 |region12description=Spectacular scenery of mountains, lakes, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes. Finland is culturally distinct as it has a language unlike the Scandinavian languages.
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 Politically, some countries are a member of the [[European Union]], a supranational and intergovernmental union that aims to integrate the states of Europe in a common political framework.

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 === Music ===
-Despite an ever growing competition from the United States and nations with new found wealth, Europe is still the spiritual home of classical music and Opera, and the various European capitals are home to some amazing 'old world' opera houses, where the hundreds of years of history, often enhances the experience into something otherworldly. But if opera singers give you a headache, and you would much rather head-bang, fear not, Europe has more music festivals than your liver will ever hold up to; the '''Roskilde Festival''' [http://www.roskilde-festival.dk] in [[Roskilde]], '''Sziget fesztivál''' [http://www.sziget.hu/fesztival/?language=en] in [[Budapest/Buda|Budapest]] and finally reigning champion '''Glastonbury''' [http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/] weighing in at 195.000 drunk souls, are widely considered the 3 big ones, but many other ones are not the slightest bit small. Alternatively, there is the revival '''Woodstock''' festival in Poland, [http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/] while it doesn't boast the star-studded line-up of some commercial festivals, is great for those who want to do it on the cheap (there is no ticket to buy) and attracted 700,000 music fans in 2011.
+Despite an ever growing competition from the United States and nations with new found wealth, Europe is still the spiritual home of classical music and Opera, and the various European capitals are home to some amazing 'old world' opera houses, where the hundreds of years of history, often enhances the experience into something otherworldly. But if opera singers give you a headache, and you would much rather head-bang, fear not, Europe has more music festivals than your liver will ever hold up to; the[http://www.roskilde-festival.dk Roskilde Festival] in [[Roskilde]], the  [http://www.sziget.hu/fesztival/?language=en Sziget fesztivál] in [[Budapest/Buda|Budapest]] and, finally, the reigning champion [http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ Glastonbury] in [[England]] weighing in at 195,000 drunk souls, are widely considered the 3 big ones, but many other ones are not the slightest bit small. Alternatively, there is the revival festival in Poland, [http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/ Woodstock] while it doesn't boast the star-studded line-up of some commercial festivals, is great for those who want to do it on the cheap (there is no ticket to buy) and attracted 700,000 music fans in 2011.
 === Sports ===

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 ===By bus===
-Coaches are the cheapest way to travel to the UK from [[France]] and the [[Benelux]].
+Coaches are the cheapest way to travel to the UK from [[France]] and the [[Benelux]]. Eurolines [http://www.eurolines.co.uk/] offer daily services from [[Paris]], [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]] to [[London]] Victoria coach station. Daily overnight coaches and limited day coaches travel between the UK and [[Ireland]]. Connections are available to most parts of the UK via the domestic National Express coach system, for most destinations it is cheaper to purchase this when purchasing your Eurolines tickets as discounts are available. Journeys take about 8-14 hours.
 Eurolines offer daily services from [[Paris]], [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]] to
-[[London]] Victoria coach station.  Daily overnight coaches and limited day coaches travel between the UK and [[Ireland]]. Connections are available to most parts of the UK via the domestic National Express coach system, for most destinations it is cheaper to purchase this when purchasing your Eurolines tickets as discounts are available. Journeys take about 8-14 hours.
 Eurolines will also take you to/from other major European cities. Taking a budget flight is normally cheaper (but with a greater environmental impact), and spares you from a 24h+ bus journey.
-Various other operators compete with Eurolines, mostly between [[Poland]] and the UK; these come and go.
+Various other operators compete with Eurolines on some routes. Megabus [http://uk.megabus.com] competes with Eurolines buses between [[Paris]], [[Amsterdam]] and [[Brussels]] and [[London]]. Other companies, such as Polonia Transport [http://www.poloniatransport.pl/], compete with Eurolines between Eastern Europe and the UK; companies such as this usually come and go.
 ===By boat===
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 There are a large number of ferry routes into the UK from continental Europe. [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]] serves a route from [[Amsterdam]] in the Netherlands. [[Harwich (England)|Harwich]] has ferries from [[Esbjerg]] in '''Denmark''' and [[Hoek van Holland]] in the '''Netherlands'''. You can also sail from [[Rotterdam]] in the Netherlands or [[Zeebrugge]] in '''Belgium''' to [[Kingston_Upon_Hull|Hull]], or from [[Zeebrugge]] to Rosyth, near [[Edinburgh]] (note that this service will cease carrying passengers in Dec 2010 [https://www.norfolkline-ferries.co.uk/EN/Scotland_Belgium_ferries/News/Update_on_Rosyth_Zeebrugge_Service/]). There is a regular connection between [[Ramsgate]] and [[Oostende]] in Belgium. There are 4 sailings a day and prices vary between €50 to €84.
-[[Dover (England)|Dover]] is one of Britain's most popular passenger ports with sailings from [[Zeebrugge]], [[Dunkerque]] and [[Calais]] in '''France'''. The Dover-Calais route is particularly busy, with three companies competing and up to 50 sailings per day. The ferry between Dover and Calais costs around £12-18 each way if on foot or bicycle, and around £80 for a car, although big discounts are available if booked in advance or with special offers. Passengers travelling from Calais or Dunkerque by ferry to the UK go through UK passport/identity card checks after French exit checks before boarding, and UK customs checks on arrival in the UK.
+[[Dover (England)|Dover]] is one of Britain's most popular passenger ports with sailings from [[Calais]] and [[Dunkirk]] in '''France'''. The Dover-Calais route is particularly busy, with three companies competing and up to 50 sailings per day. The ferry between Dover and Calais costs around £12-18 each way if on foot or bicycle, and around £80 for a car, although big discounts are available if booked in advance or with special offers. Passengers travelling from Calais or Dunkerque by ferry to the UK go through UK passport/identity card checks after French exit checks before boarding, and UK customs checks on arrival in the UK.
 On the south coast, [[Portsmouth]] serves ferries from [[Le Havre]], [[Caen]], [[Cherbourg]], [[St. Malo]] and [[Bilbao]] in '''Spain''' and there are speedy services between [[Dieppe]] and [[Newhaven]]. The other route from Spain is  [[Santander]] to [[Plymouth (England)|Plymouth]], Plymouth also has ferries from [[Roscoff]], [[Poole]] has ferries to [[Cherbourg]] as well as the [[Channel Islands]].

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-[[File:Tour Eiffel Wikimedia Commons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Eiffel Tower in [[Berlin]]]]
+[[File:Tour Eiffel Wikimedia Commons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Eiffel Tower in [[Paris]]]]
 [http://www.visiteurope.com '''Europe''']  encompasses an area of 10,180,000 km² (3,930,000 mi²), stretching from Asia to the Atlantic, and from Africa to the Arctic. European countries welcome more than 480 million international visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10 most visited countries are European nations.

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 ===Souvenirs===
-The classic tourist souvenir is a kilt and everything else involving the tartan. Note that a real kilt costs about £300-400 and is made of heavy wool (so it will not reveal what you might or might not be wearing underneath even in strong winds), but most souvenir stores offer only unauthentic thin ones. If you really want a genuine kilt or full traditional outfit (kilt, sporran, jacket, shirt, and shoes) the best place to look is a clothing hire shop. These specialise in hiring suits and kilts for weddings and often sell ex-hire stock at reduced prices - otherwise the kilt will have to be made to order - this usually takes several weeks.
+The classic tourist souvenir is a kilt and everything else involving the tartan. Note that a real kilt costs about £300-400 and is made of heavy wool (so it will not reveal what you might or might not be wearing underneath even in strong winds), but most souvenir stores offer only unauthentic thin ones. If you really want a genuine kilt or full traditional outfit (kilt, sporran, jacket, shirt, and shoes) the best place to look is a clothing hire shop. These specialise in hiring suits and kilts for weddings and often sell ex-hire stock at reduced prices - otherwise the kilt will have to be made to order - this usually takes several weeks. An kilt set (Kilt, sporran, socks etc.) of reasonable quality for the purposes of a souvenir, can be bought for around £60-£100.
 The traditional highland kilt is a section of cloth about 6 feet wide and 14 feet long. This is wrapped about the body then then brought up over the shoulder and pinned in place, a little like a toga. The modern short kilt was introduced during the industrial revolution to give more freedom of movement.
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 * '''Scotch tablet''' is another local delicacy. It is very similar to fudge - but is slightly brittle due to its being beaten for a time while it sets! Great for any cold hikes you may be planning.
-* the '''Deep Fried Mars Bar''', regarded by many as an urban myth, ''does'' exist in Scotland. An NHS survey reported that roughly 22% of fast food joints and fish and chips shops in Scotland sell the item, at roughly 60 pence a go, mainly to school children and young adults. You will have to ask them to put one in the fryer, though. A chippy in [[Stonehaven]] claims to be the birthplace of this, er, "delicacy." Another equally improbable artery-clogging treat is '''deep-fried pizza'''. The ultimate 'heart-attack-on-a-plate' has to be the '''fribab''', the '''deep-fried kebab''' which can be done for ya in some of the crazier parts of Glasgow.
+* the '''Deep Fried Mars Bar''', previously an urban myth to highlight the poor Scottish diet, now ''does'' exist in Scotland as a result of the myth's spread. An NHS survey reported that roughly 22% of fast food joints and fish and chips shops in Scotland sell the item, at roughly 60 pence a go, mainly to school children and young adults. You will have to ask them to put one in the fryer, though. A chippy in [[Stonehaven]] claims to be the birthplace of this, er, "delicacy." Another equally improbable artery-clogging treat is '''deep-fried pizza'''. The ultimate 'heart-attack-on-a-plate' has to be the '''fribab''', the '''deep-fried kebab''' which can be done for ya in some of the crazier parts of Glasgow.
 Vegetarian food isn't as hard to find as you would think, with virtually all restaurants and cafés offering more than one vegetarian option. Vegan food is harder to find, but not impossible. Edinburgh especially has a good number of exceptional vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
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 * '''Beer''' - beer, especially the ales, is measured in pints. One pint equals just over half a litre (568ml). Scottish micro-breweries are doing quite well, possibly thanks to the "Campaign for Real Ale" in recent years.
-* '''Irn Bru''' [http://www.irn-bru.co.uk/] - a highly popular, fizzy, bright orange-coloured soft drink that is supposed to be the best cure for a hangover (be aware that it is loaded with caffeine and is acidic enough to clean coins!). It's so popular, it even outsells Coca-Cola, which no other native soft drink can claim. Supposedly it is made from Iron Girders (!) (To provide a balanced view however, it should also be noted that Coca Cola will clean coins as well.) '''Red Kola''' and '''Sugarelly''' (liquorice water) is similarly consumed.
+* '''Irn Bru''' [http://www.irn-bru.co.uk/] - A highly popular, fizzy, bright orange-coloured soft drink, produced by Scottish soft-drinks company A.G. Barr. It's so popular, it even outsells Coca-Cola, which no other native soft drink can claim. Given it's local popularity, many urban legends have surfaced surrounding it, such as it's use as a "hangover cure", that only two people in the world know the "secret recipe" and, as such, must take separate flights when travelling, or (thanks to an advertising campaign) that it's "Made From Girders". '''Red Kola''' and '''Sugarelly''' (liquorice water) is similarly consumed.
 * '''Whisky''' - Scotland's most famous export (note the lack of an 'e' that makes Scotch whisky unique!).  A good way to instantly endear yourself to the locals is when ordering Scotch in a pub, always ask for a "whisky" or simply "a half" - and the bartender will know exactly what you mean (in much the same way as asking for a "pint of beer" in Ireland will mean you are automatically served Guinness).  Asking for a "Scotch" will immediately identify you as a foreigner!
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 In any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire, Police or Coast Guard when connected.
 Scotland is generally a very safe country to visit. Like England and Wales, violent crime is a problem in some inner city areas, however, much of it occurs amongst hooligan-type, normally unarmed gangs, thus violent crime against tourists is rare. Petty crimes such as thefts and pickpocketing are lower than many other European countries, but vigilance at all times is required, especially in crowded areas. Crime rates vary greatly from urban to rural areas. You should approach clubs and bars at night with caution, especially around closing time when drink fueled violence occurs, the best thing to do is use common sense and avoid any fighting. The same advice extends to using public transport - especially buses - after dark.

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 There are a number of taxi ranks within the city centre, which are staffed by security/logistical staff during busy periods. These ranks are serviced only by black cabs, but there are also private hire taxi/minicab companies that you can walk to and then wait (inside or usually outside) until a car becomes available.
-Manchester Cars Taxis (+44 161 228 3355) is based in the city centre and located conveniently behind the Chorlton Street coach station.
+Manchester Taxi (44+ 161 401 1234) and Manchester Cars Taxis (+44 161 228 3355) are based in the city centre and Manchester Cars is located conveniently behind the Chorlton Street coach station.
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 ===By plane===
+Given the short distances involved, flying is rarely the cheapest or most convenient option for domestic travel within the UK with the possible exception of between southern England and Scotland, or where a sea crossing would otherwise be involved, such as between Britain and Northern Ireland or travel to and from many Scottish islands. The main domestic hubs are [[London]], [[Belfast]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]]. The arrival of budget airlines have seen a boom in domestic UK air travel, and have forced fares down considerably. To get the best fare, it is advisable to book as far in advance as possible. Many regional airports are not connected to the national rail network, with connections to the nearest cities served by relatively expensive buses. '''Photo ID''' is required before boarding most domestic flights in the UK, although British Airways does not require this. Check your airline's requirements carefully before setting out.
-Given the short distances involved, flying is rarely the cheapest or most convenient option for domestic travel within the UK with the possible exception of between southern England and Scotland, or where a sea crossing would otherwise be involved, such as between Britain and Northern Ireland or travel to and from many Scottish islands. The main domestic hubs are [[London]], [[Belfast]], [[Birmingham (England)|Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], [[Glasgow]] and [[Edinburgh]]. The arrival of budget airlines '''Flybe''' [http://www.flybe.com/] and '''easyJet''' [http://www.easyjet.com/] have seen a boom in domestic UK air travel, and have forced fares down considerably. To get the best fare, it is advisable to book as far in advance as possible. It is worth noting that many regional airports are not connected to the national rail network, with connections to the nearest cities served by relatively expensive buses. '''Photo ID''' is required before boarding most domestic flights in the UK, although British Airways does not require this. Check your airline's requirements carefully before setting out.
 'Screen-scraper' comparison websites can be a useful way to compare flight costs between airports or even city pairs (suggesting alternative airports, for instance). Beware that some airlines, such as Ryanair, object to being included in these searches, so these sites are not always comprehensive. Ryanair no longer operates any UK domestic flights.
 The following carriers offer domestic flights within the United Kingdom:
-*British Airways [http://www.britishairways.com/]: Domestic routes radiate from London Gatwick, Heathrow and City Airports.  BA no longer operate non-London routes.  Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Isle of Man, Jersey, Manchester & Newcastle.
+*[http://www.britishairways.com/ British Airways]: Domestic routes radiate from London Gatwick, Heathrow and City Airports.  BA no longer operate non-London routes.  Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Isle of Man, Jersey, Manchester & Newcastle.
-*Flybe [http://www.flybe.com/] - Aberdeen, Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Campbeltown, Doncaster-Sheffield, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guernsey, Inverness, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Manchester, Manston-Kent, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Southampton and Southend airports
+*[http://www.flybe.com/ Flybe] - Aberdeen, Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Campbeltown, Doncaster-Sheffield, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Guernsey, Inverness, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Manchester, Manston-Kent, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Southampton and Southend airports
-*Loganair [http://www.loganair.co.uk/] operating as a franchise carrier for FlyBe - Eday, Kirkwall, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray airports.
+*[http://www.loganair.co.uk/ Loganair] operating as a franchise carrier for FlyBe - Eday, Kirkwall, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Sanday, Stronsay, Westray airports.
-*bmi Regional [http://www.bmiregional.com/] - Aberdeen, Belfast City, Birmingham, bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Norwich, Southampton airports.
+*[http://www.easyjet.com/ easyJet] - Aberdeen, Belfast International, Bournemouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Southend and Newcastle airports.
-*Eastern Airways [http://www.easternairways.com/] - Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham, Humberside, Inverness, Isle Of Man , Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham East Midlands, Southampton, Stornoway, Wick airports.
+*[http://www.aurigny.com/ Aurigny Air Services] - Alderney, Bristol, Guernsey, Jersey, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Southampton airports.
-*easyJet [http://www.easyjet.com/] - Aberdeen, Belfast International, Bournemouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, London Southend and Newcastle airports.
+*[http://www.blueislands.com/ Blue Islands] - Alderney, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cardiff, Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Southampton airports.
-*Aurigny Air Services [http://www.aurigny.com/] - Alderney, Bristol, Guernsey, Jersey, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Southampton airports.
+*[http://www.manx2.com/ Manx2] - Belfast City, Isle Of Man, Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Oxford, Anglesey, Cardiff, Gloucester airports.
-*Blue Islands [http://www.blueislands.com/] - Alderney, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cardiff, Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey, Southampton airports.
+*[http://www.ios-travel.co.uk/ Isles Of Scilly Skybus] - Bristol, Exeter, Isles Of Scilly (St. Mary's), Newquay, Southampton airports.
-*Manx2 [http://www.manx2.com/] - Belfast City, Isle Of Man, Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Oxford, Anglesey, Cardiff, Gloucester airports.
+*[http://www.jet2.com/ Jet2] - Belfast International, Blackpool, Leeds/Bradford, London Gatwick, Newcastle airports.
-*Isles Of Scilly Skybus [http://www.ios-travel.co.uk/] - Bristol, Exeter, Isles Of Scilly (St. Mary's), Newquay, Southampton airports.
+*[http://www.cityjet.com/ CityJet] (now part of AF/KLM) - Dundee and Edinburgh from London City.
-*Jet2 [http://www.jet2.com/] - Belfast International, Blackpool, Leeds/Bradford, London Gatwick, Newcastle airports.
+*[http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/ British International] - Isles Of Scilly (St. Mary's), Isles Of Scilly (Tresco), Penzance airports.
-*CityJet [http://www.cityjet.com/] (now part of AF/KLM) - Dundee and Edinburgh from London City.
+*[http://www.atlantic.fo Atlantic Airways Faroe Islands] - Stansted and Shetland Islands (Sumburgh) airports.
-*British International [http://www.islesofscillyhelicopter.com/] - Isles Of Scilly (St. Mary's), Isles Of Scilly (Tresco), Penzance airports.
+*[http://www.blueislands.com/ Blue Islands Airline] - Flights from Guernsey, Jersey, Southampton to Europe, Channel Islands and the UK.
-*Atlantic Airways Faroe Islands [http://www.atlantic.fo] - Stansted and Shetland Islands (Sumburgh) airports.
-*Blue Islands Airline [http://www.blueislands.com/] - Flights from Guernsey, Jersey, Southampton to Europe, Channel Islands and the UK.
 ===By train===
-[[Image:Aberdeen large station sign.JPG|thumb|right|200px|The double-arrow symbol signifies a railway station or the rail network throughout Britain. It appears prominently on all stations as well as road signs and maps.]][[Image:UK rail map.png|thumb|right|Simplified UK Rail Network]]
+[[Image:Aberdeen large station sign.JPG|thumb|The double-arrow symbol signifies a railway station or the rail network throughout Britain. It appears prominently on all stations as well as road signs and maps.]][[Image:UK rail map.png|thumb|upright=1.8|Simplified UK Rail Network]]
 '''See also [[Rail travel in the United Kingdom]]'''

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 Where a bank holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is moved to the following Monday. If both Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on a weekend, the Boxing Day holiday is moved to the following Tuesday.
-A full list of bank holidays for future years can be viewed at [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/LivingintheUK/DG_073741].
+A full list of bank holidays for future years can be viewed [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/LivingintheUK/DG_073741 here].
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 ===Climate===
-The UK has a benign humid-temperate climate moderated by the North Atlantic current and the country's proximity to the sea. Warm, damp summers and mild winters provide temperatures pleasant enough to engage in outdoor activities all year round. Having said that, the weather in the UK can be changeable and conditions are often windy and wet. British rain is world renowned, but in practice it rarely rains more than two or three hours at a time and often parts of the country stay dry for many weeks at a time, especially in the East. More common are overcast or partly cloudy skies. It is a good idea to be prepared for a change of weather when going out; a jumper and a raincoat usually suffice when it is not winter. In summer temperatures can reach 30º in parts and in winter temperatures may be mild, i.e. 10º in southern Britain and -10º in Scotland.
+Because the UK stretches nearly a thousand km from end to end, temperatures can vary quite considerably between north and south. Differences in rainfall are also pronounced between the drier east and wetter west. Scotland and north-western England (particularly the Lake District) are often rainy and cold. Alpine conditions with heavy snowfall are common in the mountains of northern Scotland during the winter. The north-east and Midlands are also cool, though with less rainfall. The south-east and east Anglia are generally warm and dry, and the south-west warm but often wet. Wales and Northern Ireland tend to experience cool to mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, while the hills of Wales occasionally experience heavy snowfall. Even though the highest land in the UK rarely reaches more than 1,100&nbsp;m, the effect of height on rainfall and temperature is great.
-−
-Because the UK stretches nearly a thousand kilometres from end to end, temperatures can vary quite considerably between north and south. Differences in rainfall are also pronounced between the drier east and wetter west. Scotland and north-western England (particularly the Lake District) are often rainy and cold.  Alpine conditions with heavy snowfall are common in the mountains of northern Scotland during the winter.   The north-east and Midlands are also cool, though with less rainfall. The south-east and east Anglia are generally warm and dry, and the south-west warm but often wet. Wales and Northern Ireland tend to experience cool to mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, while the hills of Wales occasionally experience heavy snowfall. Even though the highest land in the UK rarely reaches more than 1300 metres, the effect of height on rainfall and temperature is great.
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 If you are bringing or hiring a car, be sure to lock the doors if you leave your car, and always park in a busy, well-lit area. Don't leave valuables on display in a parked car - satellite navigation systems are a particular target.
-The age of both heterosexual and homosexual consent is 16 throughout the United Kingdom. Teenagers are generally seen as still children (except those 18 or over, but '''always ask for proof of age, e.g. passport to prove someone's age, just to be safe.''') and you could be termed a paedophile and treated as such. Homosexuality is generally accepted amongst people throughout the whole country.
+The age of both heterosexual and homosexual consent is 16 throughout the United Kingdom. However, even though the law support LGBT rights, British society is still homophobic. Young people, especially male teenagers and young men are likely to physical attack as well as hurl insults at openly gay travellers.
-Racism is not common in the UK, and racially motivated violence is very rare. The main concern for Britons isn't racism; the government strongly encourages the notion of a multi-cultural society, but recent high levels of immigration have been of debate. However, the UK is generally regarded by its own immigrant population as being amongst the most liberal and tolerant of European countries in this respect, but obviously there will be some people who are exceptions. Most Britons will go out of their way to make tourists and immigrants feel welcome and it's not uncommon for police to impose harsh punishments on any form racial abuse - physical or verbal.
+Racism is not common in the UK, and racially motivated violence is very rare. Most Britons are strongly opposed to racism. The main concern for Britons isn't racism; the government strongly encourages the notion of a multi-cultural society, but recent high levels of immigration have been of debate. However, the UK is generally regarded by its own immigrant population as being amongst the most liberal and tolerant of European countries in this respect, but obviously there will be some people who are exceptions. Most Britons will go out of their way to make tourists and immigrants feel welcome and it's not uncommon for police to impose harsh punishments on any form racial abuse - physical or verbal.
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 Do the V sign with the '''palm facing outward''' to indicate either "peace" or "victory"; do the '''reverse''' with the palm facing inward if you wish to be extremely offensive.
-Same-sex displays of affection will not likely cause upset or offence apart from some areas such as the rural towns like the Yorkshire valleys and rural Lincolnshire, and in rougher parts of many cities. Cities and towns with larger gay populations include [[London]], [[Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]], [[Bournemouth]] and [[Edinburgh]]. Cities such as Brighton host pride festivals each year. Civil partnerships have been legal since 2005. However, someone looking to start a fight may decide to treat this as a pretext. Try to avoid eye contact with drunken men in city centres at night, especially if they are in a large group. It is also important to note, if in [[Northern Ireland]], same-sex displays and activities are rarely shown, outside [[Belfast]], where many will still hold conservative values. Keep in mind, while in [[Belfast]] some areas are safer than others in showing affection.
+Same-sex displays of affection will not likely cause upset or offence to middle-aged and older adults apart from some areas such as the rural towns like the Yorkshire valleys and rural Lincolnshire, and in rougher parts of many cities. People who are generally homophobic are younger people from all parts of the UK and all socioeconomic levels, with males often intimidating and physically attacking them. Females will often mock and socially isolate. Older people are often tolerant with a small minority of Britons who are accepting. Cities and towns with larger gay populations include [[London]], [[Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], [[Brighton (England)|Brighton]], [[Bournemouth]] and [[Edinburgh]]. Cities such as Brighton host pride festivals each year. Civil partnerships have been legal since 2005. However, someone looking to start a fight may decide to treat this as a pretext. Try to avoid eye contact with drunken men in city centres at night, especially if they are in a large group. It is also important to note, if in [[Northern Ireland]], same-sex displays and activities are rarely shown, outside [[Belfast]], where many will still hold conservative values. Keep in mind, while in [[Belfast]] some areas are safer than others in showing affection.
 Urinating in public is against the law; if you're caught, you'll be given a telling off by the police, made to pay an £80 fine and, in some areas, be made to clean up your own urine with a mop and disinfectant.

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 *<eat name="Eat-Out" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.eat-out.net/restaurant-manchester" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Eat-Out is a fantastic service that allows you to see where places are to eat as well as book your table and even leave reviews and add new place. </eat>
 ===Free===
 '''Revolution''' on [[Manchester/Universities|Oxford Road]] has a policy where your food is either ready within a 15 minutes wait or it's free. Worth going at busy times of the day!
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 === Budget ===
 *<sleep name="Castlefield Hotel" alt="" address="Liverpool Rd" directions="" phone="+44 161 832 7073" url="http://www.castlefield-hotel.co.uk" price="from £49 for private rooms"> A three-star hotel in the Castlefield area. Extensive on-site leisure facilities, including an 18m pool. The hotel offers free WiFi and has parking available for an extra charge.</sleep>
 *<sleep name="Hilton Chambers" alt="" address="15 Hilton Street Manchester, M1 1JJ" directions="http://www.hattersgroup.com/Hilton/location.php" phone="+44 161 236 4414" url="http://www.hattersgroup.com/Hilton/" price="£15-25 for dorms, £45-70 for private rooms"> A popular youth hostel which is part of the 2nd most popularly rated hostel chain worldwide. Their accommodations include 24-hour check in, wifi, a guest kitchen, TV, common area, and a continental breakfast included in the rate. They also have a BBQ on the rooftop deck.</sleep>

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 Settlement has existed on the site of London since well before Roman times, with evidence of Bronze Age and Celtic settlement. The Roman city of ''Londinium'', established just after the Roman conquest of Britannia in the year 43, formed the basis for the modern city (some isolated Roman period remains are still to be seen within the City). After the end of Roman rule in 410 and a short-lived decline, London experienced a gradual revival under the Anglo-Saxons, as well as the Norsemen, and emerged as a great medieval trading city, and eventually replaced [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] as the royal capital of England. This paramount status for London was confirmed when William the Conqueror, a Norman, built the [[London/City of London#See|Tower of London]] after the conquest in 1066 and was crowned King of England in [[London/Westminster|Westminster]].
-London went from strength to strength and with the rise of England to first European then global prominence and the city became a great centre of culture, government and industry. London's long association with the theatre, for example, can be traced back to the English renaissance (witness the Rose Theatre [http://rosetheatre.org.uk] and great playwrights like [[London/South_Bank#Do|Shakespeare]] who made London their home). With the rise of Britain to supreme maritime power in the 18th and 19th centuries and the possessor of the largest global empire, London became an imperial capital and drew people and influences from around the world to become, for many years, the largest city in the world.
+London went from strength to strength and with the rise of England to first European then global prominence and the city became a great centre of culture, government and industry. London's long association with the theatre, for example, can be traced back to the English renaissance (witness the [http://rosetheatre.org.uk Rose Theatre] and great playwrights like [[London/South_Bank#Do|Shakespeare]] who made London their home). With the rise of Britain to supreme maritime power in the 18th and 19th centuries and the possessor of the largest global empire, London became an imperial capital and drew people and influences from around the world to become, for many years, the largest city in the world.
 The Royal families over the previous centuries, added much to the London scene for today's traveller: the [[London/Mayfair-Marylebone#See|Albert Memorial]], [[London/Westminster#See|Buckingham Palace]], [[London/Notting Hill-North Kensington|Kensington Palace]], [[London/South Kensington-Chelsea#See|Royal Albert Hall]], [[London/City_of_London#Do|Tower of London]], [[London/West|Kew Palace]] and [[London/Westminster#See|Westminster Abbey]] being prominent examples.

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 Most people want to base themselves within the central area of London (Zones 1 and 2 of the Underground) - but this is also by far the most expensive part of the city to stay in, with even the traditional "budget" hotel chains like Premier Inn or Travelodge charging a premium in the centre compared to properties located just on the fringes of Zone 2 or in the outer boroughs.  Be wary therefore of big-name chain hotels with the word "London" in their title that look suspiciously cheap - you may find that they are actually on the outskirts of the city with a commute of nearly an hour into Zone 1.  Hotel prices are often linked to their proximity to a Tube or overground railway station with a fast link to the centre of town, so for this reason do your research carefully - sometimes being that extra five minutes away from a station can make the difference in cost and quality and local food and drinking options. In any case, you can always catch a bus anyway - by far the best way to see the city and get about generally.
 ===Hotels===
 Your budget will have a lot to do with what part of London you will want to stay in. Tourist-standard prices range from £20-200 per person per night. Expect smaller than average rooms especially at the low end of this range. As a general rule, expect to pay between £75-150 per night for a 2 or 3 star hotel in the central area of the city.  Many of the big name chain hotels now offer substantial discounts (with rates often down as low as £30-£50 per room per night) if you book well in advance, but the drawback is that you have to pay the full amount upfront at the time of booking and there are no refunds if you cancel. The heart of the West End is the most expensive place to stay with most hotels being either 4 or 5 star and are therefore priced accordingly.

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 * '''Edinburgh Airport''', 10 miles west of the city, has direct flights from Alicante, Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Basel, Bergerac, Berlin, Billund, Bratislava, Bremen, Brussels, Budapest, Cologne, Copenhagen, Cork, Dortmund, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Faro, Frankfurt, Galway, Gdansk, Geneva, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Ibiza, Istanbul, Katowice, Kaunas, Knock, Krakow, Lisbon, Lyon, Madrid, Mahon, Malaga, Malta, Marrakech, Marseille, Milan, Munich, Murcia, New York, Nice, Oslo, Palma de Mallorca, Paphos, Paris, Pisa, Poznan, Prague, Pula, Rennes, Rome, Shannon, Sharm el Sheikh, Stockholm, Tampere, Tenerife, Toronto, Toulouse, Venice, Vilnius and Zurich. You can also connect to destinations worldwide via London, with frequent direct shuttle flights from London airports.
 * '''Glasgow International Airport''', 8 miles west of the city, has direct flights from Alicante, Amsterdam, Belfast, Berlin, Bourgas, Calgary, Copenhagen, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Dublin, Faro, Geneva, Gran Canaria, Heraklion, Las Vegas, Madeira, Malta, New York (Newark), Orlando, Palma de Mallorca, Paris, Philadelphia, Reykjavík, Sharm el Sheikh, Tenerife, Toronto and Vancouver. You can also connect worldwide via London.
-* '''Glasgow Prestwick International Airport''', situated 30 miles south west of Glasgow, is a hub of budget airline Ryanair [http://www.ryanair.com] with domestic flights to London Stansted and Bournemouth; and international flights to Brussels, Bergamo, Budapest, Cork, Dublin, Girona, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Kaunas, Malta, Milan, Murcia, Oslo (Torp), Paris, Pisa, Reus, Riga, Rome, Shannon, Warsaw and Wroclaw. Be aware that there is an additional train journey of up to an hour from this airport into Glasgow city centre. Aer Arann [http://www.aerarann.ie] flys twice weekly from Donegal International Airport into Prestwick.
+* '''Glasgow Prestwick International Airport''', situated 30 miles south west of Glasgow, is a hub of budget airline [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair] with domestic flights to London Stansted and Bournemouth; and international flights to Brussels, Bergamo, Budapest, Cork, Dublin, Girona, Gothenburg, Hamburg, Kaunas, Malta, Milan, Murcia, Oslo (Torp), Paris, Pisa, Reus, Riga, Rome, Shannon, Warsaw and Wroclaw. Be aware that there is an additional train journey of up to an hour from this airport into Glasgow city centre. [http://www.aerarann.ie Aer Arann] flys twice weekly from Donegal International Airport into Prestwick.
 * '''Inverness Airport''', situated 7 miles north east of the city.
 * '''Dundee Airport''', situated a few miles from the city centre with domestic flights to Birmingham, London & Belfst.
 There are many UK domestic flights operating to Scotland including:
+*[http://www.flybmi.com BMI] flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford, and Norwich
-* BMI [http://www.flybmi.com] flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford, and Norwich
+*[http://www.bmibaby.com BMIbaby] flights from Nottingham East Midlands.
-* BMIbaby [http://www.bmibaby.com] flights from Nottingham East Midlands.
+*[http://www.british-airways.co.uk British Airways] flights from London (Heathrow, Gatwick and City)
-* British Airways [http://www.british-airways.co.uk] flights from London (Heathrow, Gatwick and City)
+*[http://www.cityjet.com CityJet] flights from London City.
-* CityJet [http://www.cityjet.com] flights from London City.
 * Eastern Airways [http://www.easternairways.com] flights from Birmingham, Durham Tees Valley, Humberside, Leeds-Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham East Midlands, and Southampton.
-* Easyjet [http://www.easyjet.com] flights from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, and Belfast.
+*[http://www.easyjet.com Easyjet] flights from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, and Belfast.
-* Flybe [http://www.flybe.com] flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Jersey, Manchester, Manston-Kent, Newquay, Norwich and Southmapton.
+*[http://www.flybe.com Flybe ] flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Jersey, Manchester, Manston-Kent, Newquay, Norwich and Southmapton.
-No airport in Scotland, except Glasgow Prestwick, is connected to the rail network, meaning travellers have to use a dedicated bus service to the city centre, or take a taxi. However, a tram line is currently under construction between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh city centre, and is expected to be operational by 2014. Passengers arriving at and departing from Prestwick may use their boarding pass to claim a 50% discount on single train tickets between the airport and any station in Scotland.[http://www.gpia.co.uk/AirportInfo/HowTo/train.asp]
+No airport in Scotland, except Glasgow Prestwick, is connected to the rail network, meaning travellers have to use a dedicated bus service to the city centre, or take a taxi. However, a tram line is currently under construction between Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh city centre, and is expected to be operational by 2014. Passengers arriving at and departing from Prestwick may use their boarding pass to claim a [http://www.gpia.co.uk/AirportInfo/HowTo/train.asp 50% discount on single train tickets between the airport and any station in Scotland].
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 ====Pay-as-you-go (PrePay)====
-You can charge up your Oyster card with electronic cash at any tube station ticket machine or ticket desk (you can even use a credit card to do this if your credit card has a PIN number) with Oyster pay-as-you-go, also known as PrePay. This money is then deducted from your card each time you get on a service. The fare is calculated based on your start and end points. Pay-as-you-go is much cheaper than paying in cash for each journey. For instance, a cash tube one way in Zone 1 is £4, while with an Oyster Card it costs £1.90. Furthermore, a cash bus fare is £2.40 while with Oyster it is £1.35.
+You can charge up your Oyster card with electronic cash at any tube station ticket machine or ticket desk (you can even use a credit card to do this if your credit card has a PIN number) with Oyster pay-as-you-go, also known as PrePay. This money is then deducted from your card each time you get on a service. The fare is calculated based on your start and end points. Pay-as-you-go is much cheaper than paying in cash for each journey. For instance, a cash tube one way in Zone 1 is £4.50, while with an Oyster Card it costs £2.10. Furthermore, a cash bus fare is £2.40 while with Oyster it is £1.40.
-The amount of PrePay deducted from your Oyster card in one day is capped at the cost of the appropriate '''paper day ticket (day Travelcard)''' for the zones you have travelled through. For zone 1-2 (central London including everywhere inside the Circle line and some places outside) this is £6.60 (£8 M-F before 09:30).
+The amount of PrePay deducted from your Oyster card in one day is capped at the cost of the appropriate '''paper day ticket (day Travelcard)''' for the zones you have travelled through. For zone 1-2 (central London including everywhere inside the Circle line and some places outside) this is £7.00 (£8.80 M-F before 09:30).
 On the tube, be sure to touch in and touch out again at the end of your journey. If you forget to touch your Oyster card at the start and finish you will be charged extra! This is usually a hefty charge of £7.20. This fine can be disputed by calling TFL using the phone number on the back of the card. Just quote your Oyster number and remember where you finished your journey.
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 Almost all stations have automatic ticket barriers. If you pay by Oyster Card, just tap your card against the yellow pad to open the barriers (both upon entrance and exit). If you have a paper ticket, insert it face-up into the slot on the front of the machine, and remove it from the top to enter the station. If you have a single-ticket it will be retained at the exit gate. If you have luggage or if your ticket is rejected there is normally a staffed gate as well. Paper tickets can be purchased from vending machines in the station lobby. There are two types of machine: the older machines that have buttons for different fare levels and accept only coins and the new touchscreen machines that have instructions in multiple languages, offer a greater choice of ticket and accept bills and credit/debit cards (note that if your card has no embedded microchip, you cannot use these machines, you pay at the ticket counter).
-Single tickets are charged at a premium (often costing only a little less than a 1-day travelcard) of £4 flat fare for journeys within or beyond Zone 1 or £3 for journeys outside of Zone 1. Single Oyster fares are charged by the number of zones crossed, starting at £2.00 for 1 zone up to £4.80 for 6 zones. Paper travel cards valid for 1 day, 3 days or 7 days are also available and can also be used on buses, National Rail trains, the DLR and Croydon Tramlink. They are priced by zones: a 1-day travelcard for Zones 1-2 costs £8.40 (day anytime).
+Single tickets are charged at a premium (often costing only a little less than a 1-day travelcard) of £4.50 flat fare for journeys within or beyond Zone 1 or £3 for journeys outside of Zone 1. Single Oyster fares are charged by the number of zones crossed, starting at £2.00 for 1 zone up to £5.50 for 6 zones. Paper travel cards valid for 1 day, 3 days or 7 days are also available and can also be used on buses, National Rail trains, the DLR and Croydon Tramlink. They are priced by zones: a 1-day travelcard for Zones 1-2 costs £8.80 (day anytime).
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 Scottish Gaelic (''Gàidhlig''), meanwhile, is spoken by only around 90,000 people, mainly in the Highlands (''a' Ghàidhealtachd'') and the Western Isles (''Na h-Eileanan Siar''), (e.g [[Barra]], where 80% speak Gaelic). You will more than likely hear locals speaking in Gaelic in the Western Isles and on the ferries to and from them. Signs on board some CalMac ferries to the Western Isles are in Gaelic first and English second. In addition, announcements on some ferries may be at least partially in Gaelic. Everyone, however, speaks English.
-Scots ('Ouer ain leid', literally 'Our own language'), although not an official language of Scotland, is understood by around 80% of the population, throughout the whole country. The language evolved from Old English, and was the national language of Scotland for most of Scotland's life before the 1707 union with England. Scots is more or less intelligible to native speakers of English in written form.
+Scots ('Ouer ain leid', literally 'Our own language'), although being an officially recognised minority language, is understood by around 80% of the population, throughout the whole country. The language evolved from Old English, and was the national language of Scotland for most of Scotland's life before the 1707 union with England. Scots is more or less intelligible to English in written form.
-The Scots generally have rather poor foreign language skills, although those in tourism-related industries generally have better language skills. French, German and Spanish are the most commonly known foreign languages.
+The Scots generally have rather poor foreign language ability, although those in tourism-related industries generally have better language skills. French, German and Spanish are the most commonly known foreign languages.
 Here are some useful Scots words derived from Gaelic, Pictish or Old Norse:
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-It is important not to confuse or assume that Scotland is a part of England as this could cause offence. Although a Scottish person is likely to understand what is a simple mistake by a tourist, it could certainly cause annoyance to some Scots.  It is considered respectful to refer to Scottish citizens as Scots or Scottish as opposed to British as most citizens of Scotland generally feel more Scottish than British. However some Scots may feel offended by the words "Jock" or being referred to as "Scotch" as opposed to Scottish. The vast majority of Scottish people, despite the stereotypes, are not in any way anti-English.  Although most Scots respect and have strong ties with England, Scotland is a very proud nation and many still feel it important to differentiate themselves as having a separate sense of nationality.
+It is important not to confuse or assume that Scotland is a part of England as this could cause annoyance. It is considered respectful to refer to Scottish citizens as Scots or Scottish as opposed to British as most citizens of Scotland generally feel more Scottish than British. However some Scots may feel offended by the words "Jock" or being referred to as "Scotch" as opposed to Scottish. The vast majority of Scottish people, despite the stereotypes, are not in any way anti-English.  Although most Scots respect and have strong ties with England, Scotland is a very proud nation and many still feel it important to differentiate themselves as having a separate sense of nationality.
-The issue of independence is certainly much debated in Scotland. Whilst it is nowhere near as sensitive or divisive as in other parts of the world where such movements exist (such as Northern Ireland), it is best not to argue an extreme position on either side, as this may cause offence to some. Examples of this include assuming that anyone who doesn't support independence does not feel Scottish or recognise Scotland as a nation, and also thinking of Scotland as a country which sponges off England. Supporting Scottish Independence rarely equates to being about Scotland versus England, and is generally motivated by a desire for self governance. Most people in Scotland, regardless of their opinion on independence, feel a close bond with England and the other British nations.
+The issue of independence is certainly much debated in Scotland. Whilst it is nowhere near as sensitive or divisive as in other parts of the world where such movements exist (such as Northern Ireland), it is best not to argue an extreme position on either side, as this may cause offence. It is also important to remember that supporting Scottish Independence rarely equates to being about Scotland versus England, and is generally motivated by a desire for self governance. Most people in Scotland, regardless of their opinion on independence, feel a close bond with England and the other nations of the British Isles.
-Rivalry between various football clubs is a rather more sensitive issue. It's a bad idea to wear the colours and shirts of football clubs as this may cause offence and/or intimation, or even lead to violence if worn in the wrong place.  This is a problem mainly confined to Glasgow's 'Old Firm' (Celtic and Rangers) derby where there are still sectarian tensions. Celtic wear green and white and are often associated with Catholicism, Scottish and Irish Republicanism, and Rangers wear blue and white, however orange (in relation to an extremist branch of Protestantism called the "Orange Order") is also often worn by them, and the club are often associated with Scottish and Irish Loyalism. Also, Republic of Ireland flags are often associated with Celtic, and Union Flags (also known as Union Jacks) and Northern Ireland's flag are often associated with Rangers. These flags may cause similar offence, and like wearing football colours will be seen generally as attention seeking. It is also best to not express political views for the same reason.
+Rivalry between various football clubs is a rather more sensitive issue. It's a bad idea to wear the colours and shirts of football clubs as this may cause offence and/or intimation, or even lead to violence if worn in the wrong place.  This is a problem mainly confined to Glasgow's 'Old Firm' (Celtic and Rangers) derby where there are still sectarian tensions. Celtic wear green and white, and Rangers wear blue and white, however orange is also often worn by them, and the clubs are often associated with the religious conflict in Northern Ireland. As such, association with Irish and British flags may cause similar offence, and like wearing football colours will be seen generally as attention seeking. It is also best to not express political views for the same reason.
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