A new age for Hostelling
Our CEO Margo Paterson sat down with Richard Baynes of The Herald to talk about how she become CEO of Hostelling Scotland and also the modernisation and changing times of hostelling.
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Discover Scotland
With youth hostels in key locations across Scotland, we offer great value, flexible accommodation, expert local knowledge and a warm welcome for anyone wishing to explore and discover the real Scotland. From cities to islands, beaches and mountains and all points in between! With a great mix of private rooms and shared accommodation, we’re the perfect choice for groups, families and backpackers looking to discover the real Scotland. All of our youth hostels are VisitScotland accredited.
More than just a bed for the night!
As a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, our charitable youth programmes give young people and families, who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance to experience Scotland and develop their skills for life, learning and work.
Worth a Visit...
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar, Scottish HighlandsBraemar Youth Hostel is an impressive former shooting lodge standing within extensive grounds in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The youth ...
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Howmore, South Uist
Howmore, Scottish IslandsHowmore Hostel is a traditional thatched croft house on the machair (shell sand). The township of Howmore lies on the west coast of South Uist in an a...
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Rhenigidale, Isle of Harris
Rhenigidale, Scottish IslandsRhenigidale lies at the end of a road in a secluded and peaceful bay on the rugged east coast of Harris. ...
Durness Smoo Youth Hostel
Durness Smoo, Scottish HighlandsOn the North Coast 500 and surrounded by wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a relaxed and friendly base to explore the local area. Fr...
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Crianlarich, Scottish HighlandsLocated at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel sits below a forest in the Strathfillan Glen and provides a welcome re...
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Drumnadrochit
Drumnadrochit, Scottish HighlandsSituated in the village of Lewiston within Drumnadrochit, a short distance from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, this is a perfect location for activity...
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Prosen
Prosen, Scottish HighlandsGlen Prosen is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens, on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. ...
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Berneray
Berneray, Scottish IslandsBerneray is a beautiful island with a small, friendly community of crofters and fishermen. ...
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry, Scottish HighlandsPitlochry Youth Hostel is located in the quieter part of this small, but very popular Victorian town. Its elevated position provides visitors with stu...
Aberdeen Youth Hostel
Aberdeen, Scottish HighlandsAberdeen is a 4 star hostel in the desirable west end of Aberdeen. Refurbished in 2018 and highly commended by VisitScotland, it’s an ideal choice for...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, Lochranza Youth Hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran. Close by, on a na...
Edinburgh Metro
Edinburgh Metro, Scottish LowlandsAvailable from mid-July to the beginning of September, Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel takes over Edinburgh University’s halls of residence on the Cowgat...
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Oban Youth Hostel
An impressive Victorian villa with a great sea front location and stunning views over the Firth of Lorne to the Inner Hebrides, Oban Youth Hostel is a 5 star VisitScotland accredited hostel.
The hostel is beautifully finished and offers a range of high quality shared accommodation and private en-suite rooms - perfect for groups, families and backpackers this winter!
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Things to do in Oban – Your Top 5 Guide
Oban, in Argyll & Bute, is a popular seaside town in the Highlands.
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Edinburgh Central's Christmas Menu
Manager's Top Tips for Stirling
Into The Wild
Travel bloggers Wayfaring Kiwi and Watch Me See took a break from city life and visited the Highlands one Autumn weekend.
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The A82 Road Trip
Hostelling Scotland Bucket List
Mini Explorers - successful new pilot project
In October we ran a successful pilot project called Mini Explorers.
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Explore the Isle of Skye in Winter
The A82 Road Trip
Edinburgh's Christmas (November 16 to January 5)
Edinburgh's Christmas is a spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the capital.
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Glasgow: The Illustrated City
Eat like a local
Latest The latest from Hostelling Scotland
Concerns over Tourist Tax
Hostelling Scotland's CEO Margo Paterson discussed the impact that the introduction of a Tourist Tax could have on hostels in this month's The Talker.
Read MoreEdinburgh Central's Christmas Menu
Booking are now being taken for Christmas lunches and dinners at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel this December.
Read MoreMini Explorers - successful new pilot project
In October we ran a successful pilot project called Mini Explorers.
Read MoreManager's Top Tips for Stirling
We caught up with Stirling Youth Hostel Manager Aaron Wilson who gave us his guide to all the great things there are to do in and around Stirling.
Read MoreManager's Top Tips for Edinburgh
Edinburgh Manager Janet Gagen has lived in the city for seven years and absolutely loves it. She's given us her top tips for what to do in Edinburgh this season.
Read MoreInto The Wild
Travel bloggers Wayfaring Kiwi and Watch Me See took a break from city life and visited the Highlands one Autumn weekend.
Read MoreGlasgow Loves Christmas (November 9 to 31 December)
Magical events, shopping and festive fun in the heart of Glasgow!
Read MoreEdinburgh's Christmas (November 16 to January 5)
Edinburgh's Christmas is a spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the capital.
Read MoreChristmas at the Botanics (November 23 to December 29)
Follow a one-mile illuminated trail that winds its way through the world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh for a magical after-dark experience.
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Getting involved with our Hostelling Scotland Volunteer Programme offers you the chance to make a difference, develop new skills and achieve a personal goal.
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