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Thanks to all who have offered support at this difficult time. Your kind donations will help us recover and give people who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance of a well needed break.
Board Election 2020
All Hostelling Scotland members are now invited to cast their votes for the Election of Board Members. Six nominations have been received for three available places. Click here to vote!
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Our deluxe glamping pod at Glencoe Youth Hostel sleeps two adults in a double bed and has an en-suite shower and a toilet. It even has a small porch area where you relax and enjoy the view!
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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...
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...
Castle Douglas - Galloway Activity Centre
Castle Douglas, Scottish LowlandsSitting on the banks of Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland, Galloway Activity Centre specialises in providing exciting and memor...
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...
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...
Blanefield - The Attic
Blanefield, Scottish LowlandsA new hostel on the outskirts of Glasgow close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs....
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this Hostel is the perfect base for walkers and climbers of all abilities, and close to ...
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. ...
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...
Durness Smoo Youth Hostel
Durness Smoo, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the famous NC500, surrounded by a wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a true hostelling experience in simple, relaxed and w...
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...
Edinburgh Metro
Edinburgh Metro, Scottish LowlandsOpen 3 July – 31 August...
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel
Rowardennan, Scottish LowlandsRowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of Loch Lomond with its own jetty and panoramic views across the loch....
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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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