What to pack for Edinburgh

What to pack

Deciding what to take to university can be challenging. The checklist below includes all the essential items you'll need, making sure you're ready for studying and campus life.

What to take to University checklist (The student room website)

Scottish weather

Scotland has a wonderful variety of seasons and weather (sometimes four seasons in a day!) No matter where you’re going, the golden rule is to layer. The links below will give you an idea of what to expect from the Scottish climate. 

Scotland's Weather and Climate (Visit Scotland website)

Current weather in Edinburgh (BBC Weather website) 

What not to pack

We recommended that you do not pack any food in your luggage, as some items are prohibited from entering the UK. For details on what is permitted, please refer to the government webpages below.

Bringing food into Great Britain 

Travelling with pork products (Scottish Government website)

Bringing cash into the UK

If you arrive in the UK with large amounts of cash you should open a bank account as soon as possible in order to deposit it securely. If you bring £10,000 (or equivalent in other currencies) in cash or more, you will have to declare it at customs when you arrive in the UK.

Taking cash in and out of the UK (UK Government website)