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  • The World War II memorial in Washington (AP)

    Memorial Day: Reflection and Celebration

    The U.S. Memorial Day holiday honors those who lost their lives while defending their country.

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  • President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin in the Oval Office, May 20, 2013. The President spoke with Gov. Fallin to express his concern for those who have been affected by the severe weather beginning last night and continuing today. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

    Oklahoma Tornadoes: Resources and Information

    21 May 2013 - As the President told Oklahoma Governor Fallin tonight, the administration – through FEMA – is committed to providing all the assistance it can to Oklahoma as the response effort unfolds (via Whitehouse.gov)

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  • Secretary of State John Kerry releases the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report at the Department of State in Washington, DC on May 20, 2013. (State Department photo)

    Religious Freedom A Moral, Strategic Concern for U.S.

    20 May 2013 - Enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, freedom of religion is “a core American value,” Secretary Kerry said, but it “is not an American invention.” Freedom of religion, he said, is “a universal value.”

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  • NASA Engineer Nagin Cox

    NASA Engineer Nagin Cox

    Nagin Cox, from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA. Spent 3 days in Scotland, April 18-20. Ms. Cox spoke to a variety of audiences across Scotland.

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  • Front of the U.S. Consulate Edinburgh

    The U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh

    The U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh provides non-emergency services by appointment only. If you require an emergency service please call 0131 556 8315 and select option 8.

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Consulate Holiday Closure

  • The U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh is closed.

    The U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh will be closed on Monday 27 May for the Memorial Day and Spring Bank holiday.

    On Monday 27 May our Operator Assisted Visa Information line remains open from 09:00 am until 18:00 BST.

    We are always available in case of an emergency involving an American in distress in the UK via the Embassy telephone number: from the United States, dial 011-44-20-7499-9000; from within the UK, dial 020-7499-9000

Contact Information

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    U.S. Consulate General
    3 Regent Terrace
    Edinburgh EH7 5BW

    Telephone & Fax
    Phone   [44] (0)131 556 8315
    Fax       [44] (0)131 557 6023
    Email: edinburgh-info@state.gov

    We have a dedicated account for U.S. residents in Scotland and visitors who wish to receive news from the Consulate General. We publish a quarterly newsletter and issue special announcements containing important information. If you wish to be added to this mailing list, forward your email address to us at edinburgh-updates@state.gov with the subject line “Sign me up for announcements”. Email addresses are kept confidential.

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