If you would like to travel solo but are a bit concerned about safety, then Scotland is a great safe place to start your adventures. By choosing a coach tour of Scotland, you will be able to relax and feel safer with your tour guide and fellow travellers.
At The Hairy Coo, we find that many solo travellers love our multi-day tours with the 3 day tour of Scotland being the most popular. However, if you have time, we recommend our 5 day tour of Scotland.
About The Hairy Coo
Experience the best of Scotland with The Hairy Coo. They offer a selection of exciting and fascinating Scotland Tours that last from 1 to 5 days. Alternatively, you can book your own private tour of Scotland. Our very popular Loch Ness Tours from Edinburgh, are perfect for anyone who has just 1 day to tour Scotland.
Whether you are a seasoned traveller or are considering taking
your first solo adventure, a tour can be a fantastic way to see
a new country, relax and meet fellow travellers.
Experience the
best of Scotland
THE HAIRY COO
Why Solo Travellers Love Touring Scotland
Is it safe to travel solo in Scotland?
Scotland is known for being rugged and beautiful. It is also widely known for tartan, whisky,
and shortbread. But it is worth visiting and is it safe to do so as a solo traveller?
Scotland is a small country with most of the population living in the central belt, in or near
the largest cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow. As soon as you travel to the Borders, Highlands or
Islands it becomes much quieter and sparsely populated.
Many travellers, especially young people, will be travelling around Europe and will often only
spend a couple of days in Edinburgh. This is a great thing to do and it will give you a flavour of
Scotland. You will see Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful old buildings, and the hills beyond.
Edinburgh is the capital city but it is also quite a small city on a global scale. Travellers will
feel safe here. It is not perfect but it is safe to walk around by yourself, even at night. Unlike
other European cities, it is not known for pickpockets and tourists can wander the city
enjoying the sites without any hassle. If you are a woman travelling alone, you should still feel
safe as long as you take normal travel precautions. We would suggest sticking to busy tourist
areas and maybe joining a walking tour. When you are out and about you will see local women
walking around by themselves quite comfortably.
Should you travel to Scotland in the spring and summer months it will be daylight until late
evening. The locals make the most of this too as winter days are short, so you will see them
out in local parks, taking part in sport and meeting up until late at night. Having all the locals
out makes it safer for tourists as you aren’t walking around desolated streets.
Scotland’s scenery changes quite dramatically very quickly from the green-field lowlands in
the south of Scotland to the craggy, impressive mountains in the north. The coast is a mixture
of cli□ faces and stunning sandy beaches. If travelling to Scotland, and you don’t have time to
tour the whole country then we suggest at least taking a day trip from Edinburgh. There are
many great tours to choose from that travel as far as Loch Ness and back in just one day.
From a safety aspect, you will find touring the remote parts of Scotland to be very safe, even
for a solo traveller. However, there are many great companies that o□er multi-day tours of
Scotland that will mean not only will you be safe in a crowd but you will also get to meet
other tourists. The Hairy Coo tours are for small groups of liked-minded people who want
Touring Scotland’s Highlands & Islands
their tour to be fun, entertaining and exciting but they also teach you a little about Scotland’s
history and tell you tales about Scotland’s folklore.
They have found that many of their multi-day tours, especially the 3-day Tour of Scotland, is
very popular with solo travellers. Women have travelled from around the world to take this
tour and the feedback they have provided is that they feel safe, they love the people they
meet, and the groups aren’t too big so that the tour still feels personal.
Ultimately, like anywhere in the world, if you are travelling solo, then you do need to take
care. Scotland is most definitely one of the safest countries in Europe to travel. You will find
the people are friendly and want to help you and show you their beautiful country. However,
joining a guided coach tour of Scotland is a great way to try solo travelling as you can meet
new people in a safe environment and your tour guide will ensure you feel safe at all times.
So, what’s stopping you? Book your Scotland tour today!
The Hairy Coo
Tel: 0131 212 5026
Email: contact@thehairycoo.com
Website: thehairycoo.com
Contact
Coach Tours: thehairycoo.com/tours/
your first solo adventure, a tour can be a fantastic way to see
a new country, relax and meet fellow travellers.
Experience the
best of Scotland
THE HAIRY COO
Why Solo Travellers Love Touring Scotland
Is it safe to travel solo in Scotland?
Scotland is known for being rugged and beautiful. It is also widely known for tartan, whisky,
and shortbread. But it is worth visiting and is it safe to do so as a solo traveller?
Scotland is a small country with most of the population living in the central belt, in or near
the largest cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow. As soon as you travel to the Borders, Highlands or
Islands it becomes much quieter and sparsely populated.
Many travellers, especially young people, will be travelling around Europe and will often only
spend a couple of days in Edinburgh. This is a great thing to do and it will give you a flavour of
Scotland. You will see Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful old buildings, and the hills beyond.
Edinburgh is the capital city but it is also quite a small city on a global scale. Travellers will
feel safe here. It is not perfect but it is safe to walk around by yourself, even at night. Unlike
other European cities, it is not known for pickpockets and tourists can wander the city
enjoying the sites without any hassle. If you are a woman travelling alone, you should still feel
safe as long as you take normal travel precautions. We would suggest sticking to busy tourist
areas and maybe joining a walking tour. When you are out and about you will see local women
walking around by themselves quite comfortably.
Should you travel to Scotland in the spring and summer months it will be daylight until late
evening. The locals make the most of this too as winter days are short, so you will see them
out in local parks, taking part in sport and meeting up until late at night. Having all the locals
out makes it safer for tourists as you aren’t walking around desolated streets.
Scotland’s scenery changes quite dramatically very quickly from the green-field lowlands in
the south of Scotland to the craggy, impressive mountains in the north. The coast is a mixture
of cli□ faces and stunning sandy beaches. If travelling to Scotland, and you don’t have time to
tour the whole country then we suggest at least taking a day trip from Edinburgh. There are
many great tours to choose from that travel as far as Loch Ness and back in just one day.
From a safety aspect, you will find touring the remote parts of Scotland to be very safe, even
for a solo traveller. However, there are many great companies that o□er multi-day tours of
Scotland that will mean not only will you be safe in a crowd but you will also get to meet
other tourists. The Hairy Coo tours are for small groups of liked-minded people who want
Touring Scotland’s Highlands & Islands
their tour to be fun, entertaining and exciting but they also teach you a little about Scotland’s
history and tell you tales about Scotland’s folklore.
They have found that many of their multi-day tours, especially the 3-day Tour of Scotland, is
very popular with solo travellers. Women have travelled from around the world to take this
tour and the feedback they have provided is that they feel safe, they love the people they
meet, and the groups aren’t too big so that the tour still feels personal.
Ultimately, like anywhere in the world, if you are travelling solo, then you do need to take
care. Scotland is most definitely one of the safest countries in Europe to travel. You will find
the people are friendly and want to help you and show you their beautiful country. However,
joining a guided coach tour of Scotland is a great way to try solo travelling as you can meet
new people in a safe environment and your tour guide will ensure you feel safe at all times.
So, what’s stopping you? Book your Scotland tour today!
The Hairy Coo
Tel: 0131 212 5026
Email: contact@thehairycoo.com
Website: thehairycoo.com
Contact
Coach Tours: thehairycoo.com/tours/