TRIP TO SCOTLAND
You are going on a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, with some people in your class. You are flying with Scottish Airways, flight number SF 4127, leaving at 09.30. The Check In closes at 08.45.
You will stay for 3 nights at the Backpackers Hostel, Grassmarket, Edinburgh.
The time is now 08.00 so you must go to the Check In counter.
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AT THE CHECK IN
Unfortunately student C has left her/his passport at home and cannot check in. What are you going to do? Discuss the problem, then …
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Phone Call
Student C must telephone a friend or relative and ask them to bring her/his passport to the airport. Make the phone call.
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Last Call Announcement
You hear an announcement : “Would all passengers for Flight SA 4127 to Edinburgh please proceed immediately to Gate 14 as the flight is now boarding.”
The passport has not arrived yet. The others must go now or they will miss the flight. Say goodbye to each other.
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JUST IN TIME
You are very lucky! Your friend/relative arrived at the last minute. Go to join your friends at the boarding gate. Board the plane, take your seats and enjoy your flight to Edinburgh.
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Welcome to Edinburgh!
You have arrived in Edinburgh. You get off the plane and go into the airport.
You hear this announcement:
“Passengers from flight SA 4127, go to baggage reclaim area Number 1.”
Collect your bags.
One bag is missing. What are you going to do? Discuss.
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LOST BAGGAGE
Go to the “Lost Baggage Counter” and complete the form.
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LOST BAGGAGE
Please complete and sign this form.
First name:Family name:
Date of birth:
Arrived from:
Flight number:
Address in Scotland:
Contact telephone number
Description of bag:
Date and signature:
GOOD NEWS!
Good news! Your bag has been found. It will be delivered to your hostel this evening. The airline apologises for the problem and gives you 25 pounds in compensation.
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TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITY CENTRE
Decide how you want to go from the airport to the city centre and calculate how much it will cost.
Trains
Edinburgh's main rail stations are in the city centre.
There are no trains to the airport. Rail passengers can get between airport and station bytaxi or by bus. TheAirlink 100 service calls at Waverley and Haymarket stations. Journey times are 25 to 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Taxis
City "Black Cabs"can be found outside outside the east (UK Arrivals) end of the Terminal building. Cost: approximately 20 pounds. Maximum 4 people in each cab.
A journey to the city centre typically takes about 25 minutes.
Buses and coaches
Buses to Edinburgh leave from outside the main entrance of the airport..
Airlink 100
This express bus service runs from the airport to Waverley Bridge (near Princes Street and the main rail and bus stations).
Buy tickets at the airport information desk, at the bus stop, from the driver or in advance online.
- Frequency: Every 10 minutes.
- Journey time: 25 minutes.
- Fare: Single £3.50, return £6 (reductions for children).
Service 35
This Lothian Buses service runs to the city centre.
Buses run every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime and every 30 minutes evenings and Sundays.
- Frequency:Every 15 minutes.
- Journey time: About an hourdepending on traffic.
- Fare: Single £1.30, day ticket £3.20 (reductions forchildren).
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AT THE HOSTEL
You have now arrived at your hostel. It is 14.30. At the Reception Desk you find some tourist information. Decide what you are going to do this afternoon, taking into consideration times and costs, as well as your personal preferences.
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Opening hours
Summer
9.30am - 6pm, 7 days a week
1 April - 30 September
Winter
9.30am - 5pm, 7 days a week
1 October - 31 March
BEAT THE QUEUES - buy online and save money with our special offers.
Tickets
Adult: £14.00
Child: £8.20
Concession: £11.20
Child under 5: FREE
Our new museum is now open! Admiral Cochrane: Real Master and Commander
How to find us
Chambers StreetEdinburghEH1 1JFTel: 0300 123 6789
Opening times
Daily: 10:00-17:00
Admission
Free, donations welcome
Edinburgh Camera Obscura
The Camera Obscura show is a fascinating and highly amusing way to see the city and learn about its history. This unique experience has delighted and intrigued people for over 150 years. It is a 'must' on any visit to Edinburgh.
From inside this mysterious Victorian rooftop chamber, you see live moving images of Edinburgh projected onto a viewing table through a giant periscope. Pick people up on your hands, squash them to a pulp and even make the traffic climb over paper bridges.
Our friendly guide will entertain you while telling stories of Edinburgh, past and present, in an engaging and informative way. Our visitors are truly amazed at how, in this age of high technology, a simple array of mirror, lenses and daylight can produce this incredible panorama.
Experiencing the Camera Obscura is like stepping back in time
Welcome to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh's Finest Tourist & Visitor Visual Attraction!
Get ready for five floors of hands-on, interactive fun!
July, August,
Everyday 09:30 - 19.30 / September, October
Every day 09:30 - 19:00 / November - March
Every day 10:00 - 17:00 Except Christmas Day / April - June
Everyday 09:30 - 18:00
N.B. The last camera presentation usually begins 1 hour before closing, or earlier in winter as the Camera Obscura works with daylight.
We also recommend you allow an hour and a half for the visit.
STANDARD ADMISSION PRICES
Adult:£9.95 / Student (with ID):£7.95 / Senior:£7.95 / Child (5 - 15 years):£6.95
*under 5's go free
GROUP ADMISSION PRICES
Adult:£7.95 / Senior/Student:£6.95 / LanguageSchool:£6.95 / Child (5 - 15 years):£5.55
ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.
Admission times
Britannia is open every day, except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. We suggest you allow up to1.5 hours for your Britanniatour (2 hours during August). Please allow longer if you wish to visit our new Royal Deck Tea Room.
First Admission / Last AdmissionJanuary, February, March, November, December* / 10.00am / 3.30pm
April, May, June, October / 10.00am / 4.00pm
July, August, September / 9.30am / 4.30pm
Last admission to the Royal Deck Tea Room is normally 30 minutes after our last ticket admission time (as shown above). Please check the last admission time to the tea room on arrival at our visitor centre. During July, August and September last admission to the tea room is normally 4.45pm.
Prices
Our prices include use of a hand-held audio guide. This is available in a wide range of languages.
Adult / £11.00Senior Citizen (aged 60+) / £9.50
Child (aged 5-17) / £7.00
Child (under 5) / Free
Student (full time, with ID) / £9.50