Do not exchange your money in the UK or at the Airport.
Because you can get alot better exchange rate in Turkey.
Well, on most travel agents in the UK they will tell you they have the best exchange rates etc. etc . , do not fall in this.
You can actually shop with your own currency without any problem and if you in need of exchanging you will get better rate in the Village.There are number of Jewellery shops and Travel agencies in Sarigerme where you can exchange your Foreign Currency into Turkish Lira with good exchange rate without any problem.

You can use Euro -English Pounds -Dollar without any problem.

Scottish Bank notes are not well known, therefore you will exprience proplems with this currency.

With Coins is a bit difficult to exchange them into Turkish Lira but during shopping within the Village of Sarigerme like in many touristic areas you can use your Coins £1 and £2 only.They may be accepted in a lower exchange rate.

Dolar and Russian Tourists : Russians are well known with their 100 Dolar Banknotes , even if they wish to spend only a dolar or so they draw a 100 Dolar banknotes from their pockets and expect the change in Dolar too ,this puts people off doing business with russian clients.Please bring some smaller banknotes with you ,which this will make your life easier as well as the shopkeepers.

Declaring cash when leaving the UK
From 15 June 2007 if you are travelling to a country outside the European Union (EU) you will need to declare any sums of cash of 10,000 euros or more (or the equivalent in another currency) to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).You only need to declare cash if you are carrying over 10,000 euros or the equivalent and are travelling to or from a country outside the EU.
The term 'cash' covers:
*currency notes and coins
*bankers' drafts
*cheques of any kind, including travellers' cheques
How to declare cash to HMRC
You must declare cash on duplicate form C9011, and post the completed top Copy 1 in the drop box provided at the port or airport.
You can get this form at the port or airport and complete it there, or you can download and print it , which allows you to fill it in before you start your journey.
HMRC officers may ask to see evidence that you have made a declaration. Therefore it is important to keep a copy of the completed form. This is automatically generated on carbon Copy 2 if you make your declaration on a form provided at the port or airport. If you use the printed down form, you will need to photocopy the completed Copy 1. (You do not need to complete Copy 2 of the printed form). You may be fined if you fail to declare the money or give incomplete or false information.