he British currency is the pound sterling (£), with 100 pence (p) to a pound. ‘Quid’ is the slang term for pound.
lways better to have sterling cash.
cashpoints
can use Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Cirrus, Plus and Maestro to withdraw cash from ATMs belonging to most banks and building societies in Scotland.
usually find at least one in small towns and villages
Cash withdrawals from some ATMs may be subject to a small charge (about £1.50), but most are free.
ll have good-value exchange counters open for incoming flights.
Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Diners Club cards are widely recognised, although some places will charge for accepting them (generally for small transactions).
US dollars are probably the best currency to carry