Airbnb market data · 202612 months to May 2026
Shieldaig, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Shieldaig brought in £22,373 over the 12 months through May 2026, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Shieldaig run through May 2026.
The short answer
Shieldaig Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £162 a night and were booked on 52% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.9 times as much as in November, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Shieldaig is the 262nd-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Shieldaig?
Gross bookings per Shieldaig listing averaged £22,373 over the 12 months to May 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Shieldaig listing brought in £3,920 in August, its best month, and £1,380 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 38% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Shieldaig's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,330+ a month, about twice the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,210 or more, roughly £940 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £2,270 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £1,290 or less, about 57% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earned about 2.9 times what November did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,440.
Shieldaig Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the May 2026 data.
August led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | £3,176 | 73.3% | £156 | £106 | 144 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2025 | £3,778 | 80.9% | £154 | £122 | 107 days | 5.8 nights |
| Aug 2025 | £3,925 | 87.7% | £154 | £127 | 95 days | 4.7 nights |
| Sep 2025 | £3,390 | 79.2% | £156 | £113 | 82 days | 3.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | £2,312 | 51.6% | £153 | £75 | 55 days | 3.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,376 | 30.9% | £151 | £46 | 33 days | 3.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,391 | 29.9% | £151 | £45 | 39 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,576 | 21.0% | £166 | £51 | 40 days | 7.1 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,470 | 21.1% | £171 | £53 | 50 days | 3.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,805 | 37.0% | £178 | £58 | 41 days | 5.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £2,347 | 49.8% | £186 | £78 | 84 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,684 | 55.4% | £189 | £87 | 119 days | 4.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Shieldaig market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Shieldaig Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shieldaig Airbnb took in £22,373 in the 12 months to May 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,240 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about £1,760 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,890 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,400 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £1,070 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Shieldaig Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £20,483 | £28,940 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay8% of Shieldaig bookings | £1,890 | £2,670 |
| Gross bookings | £22,373 | £31,610 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of Shieldaig listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£3,050 | −£4,310 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,890 | −£2,670 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,120 | −£1,580 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£450 | −£630 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£670 | −£950 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£220 | −£220 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£110 | −£110 |
| Management£0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | £0 | £0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | £0 | £0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | £0 | £0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£7,510 | −£10,470 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £14,863about £1,240 a month | £21,140about £1,760 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Shieldaig Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Shieldaig's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Shieldaig home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Shieldaig's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Shieldaig listings are booked on 66% or more of their nights, against 52% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £155 adds about £1,550 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £190 a night or more, against a median of £155. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about £2,050 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £3,920, against £1,380 in November, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Shieldaig listings average 4.89 stars, and 75% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about £2,630 a month, against £1,860 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Shieldaig?
Shieldaig listings were booked on 52% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the Scotland average (49%) and 11 points above the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 21% in January to 88% in August.
Across Shieldaig's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 26 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 66% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 52% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 36% or less, under three nights a week.
August was the busiest month in Shieldaig, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Shieldaig?
The average nightly rate in Shieldaig, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £162 over the past year, about 21% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 17% below the U.K. average of £195. Rates peak in April and May at about £190 and bottom out in November and December at about £150.
Across Shieldaig's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £210+ a night, about 37% above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £190 or more, about £35 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £155 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £110 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
May rates ran 26% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £164.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Shieldaig?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Shieldaig it averaged £81 over the past year, from about £45 in December to about £127 in August.
Across Shieldaig's 20 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £117+ per open night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £94 or more, about £20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £72 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £58 or less, about 80% of the median.
August RevPAR was about 2.8 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £80.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Shieldaig
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Shieldaig is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in November.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Shieldaig?
Guests book Shieldaig stays 83 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. June stays are booked furthest out, about 144 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 33 days. A typical June booking is made in late January.
June stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 83 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Shieldaig
20% of the 20 active listings in Shieldaig display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Shieldaig.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Shieldaig
AirROI's area guide picks eight Shieldaig neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Shieldaig Village, Torridon and Gairloch. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Shieldaig Village | A picturesque village on the shores of Loch Shieldaig, attracting nature lovers and those seeking tranquility. Perfect for guests looking for a peaceful getaway with stunning views. | Loch Shieldaig, Shieldaig Island, Beinn Alligin, Torridon Hills, Gairloch Beach |
| Torridon | A hub for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers, known for its dramatic landscapes and rugged mountains. Ideal for adventure tourism and those seeking outdoor activities. | Torridon Mountains, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Loch Torredon, Hiking trails, Wildlife watching |
| Gairloch | A coastal village offering beautiful beaches and access to water sports. Popular with families and travelers looking for seaside activities. | Gairloch Beach, Gairloch Heritage Museum, Wildlife boat trips, Gairloch Golf Course, Flowerdale Waterfall |
| Applecross | Famous for its scenic coastal roads and stunning views, Applecross is ideal for those seeking a combination of adventure and relaxation in a remote setting. | Applecross Peninsula, Bealach na Bà pass, Beaches, Local seafood restaurants, Scenic viewpoints |
| Shieldaig Bay | Offers stunning views and is ideal for water activities and wildlife watching. Favored by visitors looking for a beachside retreat. | Shieldaig Bay, Kayaking, Wildlife watching, Scenic coast walks, Local pubs |
| Logan | A quaint area with access to beautiful landscapes and hiking opportunities, perfect for those looking for a rural escape. | Hiking trails, Local wildlife, Picturesque landscapes, Cultural heritage sites, Fishing spots |
| Dundonnell | Known for its stunning hiking trails and beautiful nature walks, it attracts nature tourists and those interested in outdoor activities. | Hiking trails, Scenic viewpoints, Lochs and rivers, Nature photography spots, Wildflower walks |
| Roulotte Retreat | Unique glamping experience offering a romantic and adventurous stay. Attracts couples and families looking for unique lodging solutions. | Glamping accommodations, Outdoor activities, Local produce, Shops and cafés, Scenic countryside |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Shieldaig vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 36 km, Portree (35 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Shieldaig. Breakish was the busiest, booked on 64% of nights against 52% in Shieldaig.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochcarron 17 km | 32 | £26,647 | £165 | 63% |
| Plockton 21 km | 41 | £27,598 | £149 | 57% |
| Kyle of Lochalsh 26 km | 37 | £25,575 | £185 | 55% |
| Dornie 28 km | 38 | £33,435 | £175 | 57% |
| Breakish 34 km | 64 | £36,280 | £202 | 64% |
| Portree 35 km | 186 | £45,035 | £250 | 59% |
| Broadford 35 km | 90 | £42,995 | £237 | 58% |
| Staffin 36 km | 46 | £32,361 | £214 | 58% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Scotland
- City of Edinburgh Airbnb data 3,675 listings
- Glasgow Airbnb data 1,512 listings
- Inverness Airbnb data 800 listings
- Highland Airbnb data 507 listings
- Aberdeen City Airbnb data 466 listings
- St Andrews Airbnb data 366 listings
- Fife Airbnb data 332 listings
- Oban Airbnb data 288 listings
See all 330 Scotland Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Shieldaig
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Shieldaig:
- Frome Airbnb data UK · £159/night · 48.8%
- Llangollen Airbnb data UK · £167/night · 47.9%
- Ludlow Airbnb data UK · £151/night · 47.8%
- Fareham Airbnb data UK · £156/night · 46.7%
- Amble Airbnb data UK · £178/night · 47.9%
- Penzance Airbnb data UK · £167/night · 46.1%
FAQ
Shieldaig Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Shieldaig?
An active Shieldaig Airbnb grossed £22,373 on average in the 12 months to May 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,210 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Shieldaig?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Shieldaig listings earn between £1,290 and £3,210 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,330 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Shieldaig?
Listings in Shieldaig were booked on 52% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Shieldaig?
The average booked night in Shieldaig cost £162 before fees. Half of listings charge between £110 and £190, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, 20% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Shieldaig?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Shieldaig Airbnb grossed £22,373 in the 12 months to May 2026, 22% below the Scotland average of £28,841, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £14,863 a year (about £1,240 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about £1,760 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Shieldaig?
August paid best over the past year, at £3,920 per active listing, and November paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Shieldaig?
Each night a Shieldaig listing was open to book earned £81 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made £117 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Shieldaig?
Shieldaig stays were booked 83 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Shieldaig?
The average Shieldaig Airbnb stay lasted 4.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 34 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Shieldaig rated?
Guests rate Shieldaig Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Shieldaig?
Shieldaig Village, Torridon and Gairloch draw the most short-term rental interest in Shieldaig. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Shieldaig?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Shieldaig as of May 2026. The closest tracked market is Lochcarron, 17 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, nearly two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £61, and some higher fees lift the average to £90.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Shieldaig from June 2025 to May 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in British pounds at £0.74 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.