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.
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Invergarry, Saddle Mountain Hostel
Invergarry, Scottish HighlandsSaddle Mountain Hostel is a small and friendly hostel sleeping up to 24 people. Centrally located in the Great Glen at Invergarry, it's on the Inverga...
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Comrie Croft
Comrie Croft, Scottish LowlandsScotland's award-winning Mountain Biking and Hiking Hostel, the Croft is a farmstead conversion nestled at the foot of a mountain (Ben Chonzie), and a...
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Tongue
Tongue, Scottish HighlandsTongue Hostel is a magnificently situated stone lodge on the shores of the Kyle of Tongue. Once a former hunting and fishing lodge dating back to 1891...
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New Lanark, Wee Row Hostel
New Lanark, Scottish LowlandsLocated in the heart of New Lanark World Heritage Site, 'Wee Row' provides a unique hostel experience in the spectacular South Lanarkshire Valley in S...
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Glenbrittle, Scottish IslandsSet in rugged scenery at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is just over a mile from the beach and close to the magical fairy poo...
Stirling Youth Hostel
Stirling, Scottish LowlandsFour star VisitScotland accredited Stirling Youth Hostel is set in the grounds of stunning Erskine Church, just a short walk from historic Stirling Ca...
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Ben Lomond Bunkhouse
Ben Lomond, Scottish LowlandsAt the foot of Ben Lomond, and close to the West Highland Way, Ben Lomond Bunkhouse is perfect as an overnight stop or for anyone wishing to stay loca...
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Eday
Eday, Scottish IslandsEday is one of the wildest of the Northern Orkney islands. Wildlife thrives here and an on-island Ranger service offers guided walks and a large numbe...
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Helmsdale
Helmsdale, Scottish HighlandsOffering a warm friendly welcome for visitors to this remote and beautiful area of Scotland....
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsAchmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, close to the iconic mountain of Suilven.This small a...
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, not far from Glencoe village, this alpine-style youth hostel offers a range of comfortab...
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Campbeltown
Campbeltown, Scottish LowlandsCampbeltown is situated at the end of the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula and is one of the largest towns in Argyll. It nestles in a deep bay sheltered by...
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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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Hostel Handbook 2019 - 5 Things You Need To Know
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Get on your bike - March newsletter
Scotland's Most Romantic Destinations
The legend of the Loch Ossian logbook
Fiona Russell, aka Fiona Outdoors, discovers the story of a legendary round loch run challenge at the remote Loch Ossian Youth Hostel in Corrour in the Scottish Highlands.
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The A82 Road Trip
Into The Wild
It's my dream job - Loch Ossian hostel boss couldn't be happier
Journalist Fiona Russell went to meet Loch Ossian Youth Hostel manager Jan Robinson, who told her that she's got the dream job.
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Family hostelling in the Highlands
Mini Explorers - successful new pilot project
Solas Festival - Perth
Scotland's 'most family-friendly music festival' returns for a ten year anniversary in brand new location Errol Park.
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Edinburgh International Science Festival
Glasgow: The Illustrated City
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Dippy the Dinosaur - Glasgow
Dippy, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, has arrived in Glasgow!
Read MoreGlen Nevis Youth Hostel officially opened by record-breaking adventurer
Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel was officially opened on April 4th by record-breaking adventurer Alex Staniforth.
Read MoreGet on your bike - March newsletter
Our latest newsletter is filled with spring-time inspiration!
Read MoreIt's my dream job - Loch Ossian hostel boss couldn't be happier
Journalist Fiona Russell went to meet Loch Ossian Youth Hostel manager Jan Robinson, who told her that she's got the dream job.
Read MoreThe legend of the Loch Ossian logbook
Fiona Russell, aka Fiona Outdoors, discovers the story of a legendary round loch run challenge at the remote Loch Ossian Youth Hostel in Corrour in the Scottish Highlands.
Read MorePitlochry - 5 Great Things to Do
Want to discover Highland Perthshire? There's something for everyone in the delightful town of Pitlochry.
Read MoreThe Braemar Gathering
Braemar Gathering is the most famous and best attended Highland Games in Scotland.
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