Scotland

Are you planning to visit Scotland? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Scotland.

The following information is for travelers living in Canada. I live in another country.

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You need a power plug adapter in Scotland, when living in Canada.
You also need a voltage converter.
Be extra careful with certain appliances because of the difference in frequency.

Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.

Electricity in Scotland

In Scotland the power plug sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

Power plug adapter needed in Scotland?

In Scotland the power plug sockets are of type G. Check out the following pictures. When living in Canada you need a power plug adapter for sockets type G.

Your appliances with plug A don't fit socket G.
Your appliances with plug B don't fit socket G.

Power plug sockets type G are used in Scotland — Type G: This socket has no alternative plugs

Buy a power plug (travel) adapter

We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. Because you may also need a voltage converter, you should consider a combined power plug adapter/voltage converter (see below).

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You can also check the map to see the use of different plugs and sockets in the world.

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Voltage converter needed in Scotland?

In Scotland the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

You can't use your electric appliances in Scotland without a voltage converter, because the standard voltage in Scotland (230 V) is higher than in Canada (120 V).

You can seriously damage your appliances. You need a voltage converter in Scotland! You can find voltage converters at Amazon. Because you also need a power plug adapter, you should consider a combined plug adapter/voltage converter.

Also the frequency in Scotland (50 Hz) differs from the frequency in Canada (60 Hz). You should use a voltage converter which also changes the frequency, but these are hard to find. If your converter can't change the frequency, be warned! Be especially careful with moving, rotating and time related appliances like clocks, shavers and electric fan heaters.

To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.

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