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Worth a Visit...
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban, Scottish HighlandsSurrounded by miles of beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline, this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is within easy walking dista...
Rackwick
Rackwick, Scottish IslandsThis comfortable 3 star hostel is located in the scenic Rackwick Valley in the north of Hoy, overlooking Rackwick Bay....
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...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsCairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a former shooting lodge in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, seven miles from Aviemore with stunning views toward...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Scottish HighlandsA five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel, Glen Nevis offers guests hotel-like accommodation with private en-suite rooms and comfortable share...
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Callander
Callander , Scottish LowlandsSet in one of Callander’s oldest and most distinctive buildings, Callander Hostel offers a selection of private rooms and shared dorms (all of which a...
Birsay
Birsay, Scottish IslandsBirsay Outdoor Centre is in a rural location, just outside Birsay, on the northwest coast of the Orkney mainland. ...
Inveraray
Inveraray, Scottish LowlandsOur small and friendly hostel offers self-catering accommodation for guests in both shared and private rooms. It's situated in the pleasant town of In...
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Islay, Scottish IslandsHoused in a former distillery warehouse in the centre of the village, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits next to a safe sandy beach and boasts wonderful...
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park ...
Perth Youth Hostel
Perth, Scottish LowlandsHosted in the modern residences of Perth College UHI and open from mid-June until the end of August, Perth Youth Hostel offers a choice of single and ...
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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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