Can you drink alcohol in public parks in Scotland?


Can you drink alcohol in public parks in Scotland? In Scotland, each council has its own bylaws concerning public alcohol consumption. The City of Edinburgh allows the consumption of alcohol in public places but under the Edinburgh by-law, anyone drinking in public would have to stop if asked by police.


Can you walk around in public with an open container?

The majority of U.S. states and localities prohibit possessing or consuming an open container of alcohol in public places, such as on the street, while 24 states do not have statutes regarding the public consumption of alcohol.


Can you drink alcohol in a taxi in Scotland?

Many might think that it's against the law to have an open bottle or can of alcohol in a publicly licensed taxi… but surprisingly it's not. As a cabbie, drinking on the job is obviously a HUGE no-no! But for the passengers in the back it is not illegal for an adult to drink alcohol.


Can I drink my own alcohol on a train?

You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations: You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.