Is Edinburgh Safe for Women?

Edinburgh is an amazingly safe city, especially if you are sticking to the 'centre' and most residential areas. I have lived here all my life and never once felt unsafe :) but as always I recommend always keeping your senses about you.

Very safe there is always police around and you feel that you can come home late with ease Crime rates have reduced and I stay in a particularly safe area of Edinburgh with cctv around every street

Edinburgh is well lit and super safe for women walking home alone at night or during the day. There is a large student population who look out for you and even in the darker alleyways, in the centre of the city there is always someone around.

I have been pretty safe here as long as I know what areas to avoid. Strangers are very helpful and always willing to check in on you. I have had experience as a tourist and a local now so both of my experiences have been great! Specially as a racial minority in this country

I've lived in edinburgh for over 2 years now, and I'd confidently say it feels very safe, even at night. I'd still say it's best not to take chances at night because you never know, but I've never felt unsafe.

Solo travel

Edinburgh is a great city to visit. It’s very cultural and if you put in a little work you can plan a great trip. Theres a lot of free museums such as national gallery. Theres also comedy clubs and they do deals if you are a student. I would recommend going the week before the fringe as there will also be people trying out their acts, but the accomodation isn’t insanely expensive.