Scotland is known for being rough and beautiful. It is also famous for its tartan, whiskey, and shortbread. But is it worth the visit, and is it safe to visit as a solo traveler?
Scotland is a small country, with most of the population living in the Central Belt in or near the big cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. As soon as you travel to the Borders, Highlands, or Islands, it becomes much quieter and sparsely populated.
Many travelers, especially young people, travel across Europe and often spend only a few days in Edinburgh. This is great and gives you a taste of Scotland. A view of Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful old buildings and hills beyond. Edinburgh is the capital, but it's also a fairly small city on a global scale. Travelers will feel safe here. It's not perfect, but it's safe to walk alone at night. Unlike other European cities, it is not known for pickpockets, so tourists can roam the city and enjoy sightseeing without any problems. Even women traveling alone should feel safe as long as they follow the usual travel precautions. I recommend staying in a busy tourist area and joining walking tour.
Another big advantage of traveling to Scotland in spring and summer is the late night light. Locals also have shorter winter days, so they make the most of the season by seeing them in their local parks, playing sports, and socializing late into the night. It's safer for tourists when the locals are outside, as they don't walk the deserted streets.
The Scottish landscape changes rapidly from the lush lowlands of southern Scotland to the rugged and majestic mountains of the north. The coastline is a mixture of cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches. If you're planning to go to Scotland and don't have time to travel across the country, I'd recommend at least a day trip from Edinburgh. There are many great tours that take you to Loch Ness and back in just one day.
From a safety point of view, traveling to remote areas of Scotland can prove to be very safe, even for solo travelers. However, there are many great companies that offer multi-day tours of Scotland. Hairy Coo Tours is a group of like-minded people who want their tours to be fun, interesting, and exciting. It's for small groups, but it also teaches you about Scottish history and Scottish folklore.
Their tours, especially the 3-Day Scotland Tour, are very popular with independent travelers. Women came from all over the world to take this tour, and feedback from them said that they felt at ease, loved the people they met, and that the group wasn't too big, which made the tour personal.
Ultimately, like anywhere else in the world, you should be careful when traveling alone. Scotland is arguably one of the safest travel destinations in Europe. People are friendly and want to help you and show you their beautiful country. So what's stopping you? Book your Scotland tour now!
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