Is Isle of Skye safe for solo female travelers?

Isle of Skye is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Crime rate is low and locals are typically hospitable. Like all travel destinations, it's still important to exercise general safety precautions, such as staying in well-lit areas at night, keeping track of your belongings, and informing someone reliable about your travel itinerary. Public transport is reliable and widely available, all adding to the overall safety feeling. Nevertheless, the island's popularity among tourists enhances its safety, as it is generally very busy, especially during peak seasons.

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How safe is Isle of Skye for solo female travelers?

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4.5 /5

based on 6 experiences from female travelers

Keerath

Keerath

United Kingdom

Group travel

Isle of Skye is excellent and beautiful. Make sure to keep minimum 2-3 days for it as it’s huge and lots to cover. I feel the biggest mistake people make, which included me, is to give lesser days. The weather is also unpredictable and rain can delay your plans. Best to travel around by renting a car.

Posted: July 6, 2024
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I stayed at The Old Inn in Carbost which was a delight. They have two styles of accommodation: B&B and hostel (bunkhouse). They have a great pub and reastaurant with vegan and vegetarian options, a beautiful patio on the shores of Loch Harport with an enchanting view of The Cullins, and great characters as the locals roll in throughout the day. And they bring their dogs! Talisker Distillery is a 5-minute walk away if you want to do a tour (I highly recommend). I did B&B accommodation and had a moderate budget. Prices for the B&B range from £80-140/night depending on the time of year, and the...

Posted: June 8, 2024Experienced: December, 2022
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Pauline

Pauline

France

Group travel

The isle of Skye was amazing ! I traveled with one female friend and we were sleeping in the car :) It is easy to find a spot where you can stay for the night in Scotland and it is free most of the time. We hiked a lot and there is a lot of beautiful landscapes to see ! People are nice and we felt really safe everywhere in Scotland 🤗 On Isle of Skye, we did the fairy pools, the Quiraing and Portree. I recommend

Posted: June 5, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
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To Do: - Eilean Donan Castle - Old Man of Storr - Sligachan Bridge - Kilt Rock - Quiraing - Portree - Neist Point Lighthouse Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Isle of Skye is difficult to reach if you don't drive, but it's simply amazing.

Posted: September 16, 2022
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Things to do: - Fairy Pools - Portree - Old Man of Storr - Mealt Falls - Quiraing - Fairy Glenn Safety: It is very safe there. Recommendations: The Isle of Skye is very beautiful, and climbing the Old Man of Storr is a must if you are there.

Posted: September 9, 2022
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