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)
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.”
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.
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.
![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses reporters amid a day of meetings with his foreign ministerial counterparts at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on April 23, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://photos.america.gov/galleries/belgium/231771/Photos/KerryNATO300.png "U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses reporters amid a day of meetings with his foreign ministerial counterparts at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on April 23, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]")
U.S. and NATO
23 April 2013 - "Europe is America's partner of first resort, and this alliance is a vibrant and critical institution for ensuring the security not just of our region but all across the globe."
Consulate Headlines
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Worldwide Caution from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
18 February 2013 - The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Read the travel alert »
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New USCIS Immigrant Fee to be implemented
16 January 2013 - Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the United States Read more »
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Principal Officer Bazarnic visits Strathkinness Primary School
5 October 2012 Principal Officer Zoja Bazarnic visited Strathkinness Primary School in Fife to meet with students currently studying the United States.
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Unveiling the restored Mercer grave slab
07 April 2012 Major Mike Taitt, the Dep Lord Lt of Aberdeenshire,(left) Ms Linnet, Principal Officer U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh and Mr Charles J Burnett Chair of the Pitsligo Castle Trust. Read more »
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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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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
Contact Information
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Address
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
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Esta
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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.