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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Birsay
Birsay, Scottish IslandsBirsay Outdoor Centre is in a rural location, just outside Birsay, on the northwest coast of the Orkney mainland. ...
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Rackwick
Rackwick, Scottish IslandsThis comfortable 3 star hostel is located in the scenic Rackwick Valley in the north of Hoy, overlooking Rackwick Bay....
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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. ...
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 ...
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...
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Tomintoul
Tomintoul, Scottish HighlandsSmall and friendly Smugglers Hostel is a converted school building in the picturesque village of Tomintoul, the northern gateway to Cairngorms Nationa...
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Callander
Callander , Scottish LowlandsCallander is sometimes called 'The Gateway to the Highlands' and Callander Hostel is an iconic building in the town. The many local facilities include...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA former hunting lodge, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel sits on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch with magnificent sea and mountain views....
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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...
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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...
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall, Scottish IslandsWarm and welcoming, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is located in a quiet area on the edge of the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall, close to the historic town and beauti...
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon, Scottish HighlandsNestling at the foot of the mountain Liathach, and only a stone's throw from the sea, Torridon Youth Hostel is a great option for all those with an ad...
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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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