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Changes to our 2020 AGM
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary for us to change the date and format of our 2020 AGM.
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If you love to travel but don’t want to feel like a tourist. If you want to escape the every day and find adventure. If you want to live life like a local and discover Scotland’s great outdoors. If you want a warm welcome, a comfortable bed and a place to chill with delicious food, a local beer and an amazing view…
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Worth a Visit...
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...
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...
Prosen
Prosen, Scottish HighlandsGlen Prosen is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens, on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. ...
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Tobermory, Scottish IslandsLocated on the main street, surrounded by shops, galleries, bars and restaurants, Tobermory Youth Hostel is one of the many brightly painted buildings...
Kirk Yetholm
Kirk Yetholm, Scottish LowlandsNestling below a picturesque village green, Kirk Yetholm Friends of Nature House is a former village school that has been offering hostel-style accomm...
Portsoy
Portsoy, Scottish LowlandsThe Sail Loft in Portsoy offers self-catering bunkhouse accommodation with 25 luxurious beds and bunks, all with premium quality mattresses, reading l...
Papa Westray, Isle of Orkney
Papa Westray, Scottish IslandsPapa Westray is one of the smallest islands in Orkney, off the far north coast of Scotland. ...
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall, Scottish IslandsFriendly and welcoming, in a quiet location 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is the perfect base for exploring the histori...
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...
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Scottish HighlandsSmall and intimate, Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a stunning lochside location with enviable views towards Skye....
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the NC500 at the head of Upper Loch Torridon, this youth hostel is a popular base for hillwalkers, climbers and those simply wishing to rel...
Aberdeen Youth Hostel
Aberdeen, Scottish HighlandsThis four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is located in the desirable west end of Aberdeen with excellent transport links to the city centr...
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
We’re delighted to announce the completion of a £450K renovation project that has transformed the reception, lounge, café bar and restaurant areas of our Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
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