CLICK HERE TO GO TO Climate Crime Currency Disabled Tourists Drink Embassies Entertainment Health Care Language Maps & Brochures Shopping & Souvenirs Sports & Activities Telephone & Postal Service Accommodation Travelling In Scotland Fact File Landmark Visitor's Guide Home Tipping In restaurants a 15 per cent service charge is often added to the bill, so check this before you leave a further tip. With credit cards the final total is left blank to allow you to leave a gratuity. Taxi drivers, hair dressers and hotel porters are used to a small tip for their services. Otherwise, a tip is not compulsory but is always appreciated, especially if someone has given you particularly good service.