Be Safe in Inverness

Inverness shouldnt present any problems to your safety or health. However, as in any city, theres always a chance of theft. By taking a few simple precautions you can remove most of the potential for becoming a victim.

Safety

Although Inverness is generally considered one of the safer cities in Scotland, care should still be taken when walking around the centre of town at night. Its a good idea to take the usual precautions when travelling in a new city, such as keeping valuables out of sight and cameras and bags slung across the shoulder.

Fortunately, violent crime is rarely a problem here. Cars with rental licence plates make easy targets for thieves. Dont leave anything of value in your car and try to park it in your hotel garage at night. Its strongly suggested that all visitors to Inverness buy some travellers insurance to ensure that any mishaps dont ruin your trip.

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Health

There are no serious health risks in Inverness which could cause concern. Tap water is safe to drink and the food in Invernesss restaurants is up to international standards. The reliably cold damp weather in Scotland requires extra care when travelling around. Bring plenty of warm clothes and dress in layers so that you can control your temperature. Also, dont forget to pack your rain jacket.

If anything does happen during your visit, there are excellent medical facilities in Inverness. All of the staff and doctors speak English and can assist with any problems. Visitors from other countries should check whether they are covered by their medical policy in Scotland. If not, its wise to get some travel insurance to cover any unexpected hospital costs. The price of travel insurance is very small compared to an unexpected medical bill.

Raigmore Hospital: +44 01463 704000