State of the Union Address 2012
"I’m a Democrat. But I believe what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed: That government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves, and no more." (White House photo by Pete Souza)
The U.S. Consulate Edinburgh
The U.S. Consulate Edinburgh provides non-emergency services by appointment only. If you require an emergency service please call 0131 556 8315 and select option 8.
Meeting our Responsibilites as Global Citizens
26 October 2011 - Ambassador Susman's Speech at Edinburgh University
Edinburgh Garrison Command
Principal Officer Dana Linnet (center) visits the Edinburgh Garrison Command at Edinburgh Castle.
Consulate Headlines
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Worldwide Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
24 January 2012 - The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. actions following the disruption of a plot, linked to Iran, to commit a significant terrorist act in the U.S. Read the travel alert »
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U.S. Elections: The Road to the White House
04 January 2011 - How does the American presidential election work? This video explains the start of the process, picking the candidates. Watch the video »
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Statement by Secretary Clinton on St. Andrews's Day
30 November On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Scotland as you celebrate St. Andrew’s Day this November 30. In Caledonian Societies and Scottish clubs from New York to Chicago, across America and the world, people of Scottish origin will be celebrating with you.
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Meeting our Responsibilities as Global Citizens
26 October 2011- Ambassador Susman's Speech at Edinburgh University
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Examining the ties between Scotland and the United States
25 October 2011 A very special relationship: Examining the ties between Scotland and the United States This article was published by the Scotsman online on Tuesday, 25th October.
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Education Matters!
If you are interested in Education, take a look at the Embassy's Education Matters! blog and post a comment. View the blog »
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New Website for the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
01 June 2011 - The U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has launched a new website dedicated to the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program. This new website is at http://j1visa.state.gov »
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Before attempting to register under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), please first check your eligibility to travel under the Visa Waiver Program ... read more about ESTA.
Since 08 September 2010 a fee is charged for Visa Waiver Program travelers.
Travel Registration
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If you are a U.S. Citizen currently traveling abroad, you may wish to register your details with the State Department. You can do so through the Department of State's Travel Registration system.
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visitors who wish to receive Consulate special announcements. If you are
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Contact Information
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Address
U.S. Consulate Edinburgh, Scotland
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
