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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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.
Worth a Visit...
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...
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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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Kershader - Ravenspoint, Isle of Lewis
Kershader, Scottish IslandsRavenspoint is a family-friendly hostel in the heart of South Lochs, an area defined by the crystal clear waters of Loch Erisort to the north and the ...
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Howmore, South Uist
Howmore, Scottish IslandsHowmore Hostel is a traditional thatched croft house on the machair (shell sand). The township of Howmore lies on the west coast of South Uist in an a...
Edinburgh Metro
Edinburgh Metro, Scottish LowlandsOpen 5 July – 25 August...
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar, Scottish HighlandsAn impressive former shooting lodge, Braemar Youth Hostel sits in extensive grounds in the heart of Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for e...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA lochside lodge, sitting on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch, with magnificent sea and mountain views and easy access to fantastic sandy beaches....
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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Newtonmore, Cairngorms Adventure Centre
Newtonmore , Scottish HighlandsCraigower Lodge nestles in a quiet location in Newtonmore, a small village in the Cairngorms National Park, with easy access to the mountains, forests...
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Berneray
Berneray, Scottish IslandsBerneray is a beautiful island with a small, friendly community of crofters and fishermen. ...
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Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Loch Ossian, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the southern shore of Loch Ossian, this traditional but homely eco-hostel makes a perfect base for hillwalkers looking to explore the remot...
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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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Hostelling Scotland’s Winter Hostelling Guide
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Sometimes there’s nothing like jumping in the car and hitting the road.
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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
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Europe's largest comedy festival, returns for its 17th year!
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Edinburgh International Science Festival
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Dippy the Dinosaur - Glasgow
Dippy, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, has arrived in Glasgow!
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 MoreSpring is nearly here - February 2019 newsletter
Spring is nearly here! Our latest newsletter is filled with ideas for what to get up to in and around Scotland.
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Our new Hostel Handbook has landed! Here's 5 things you should know...
Read MoreManager's Top Tips - Rowardennan
In the run-up to the re-opening of Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel at the end of March, we sat down with hostel manager Aaron Wilson who told us about the best things to do in and around Rowardennan.
Read MoreSee, Do, Eat - OBAN
Food & travel writer Claire Jessiman travelled to Oban Youth Hostel to see, do and eat!
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Braemar Gathering is the most famous and best attended Highland Games in Scotland.
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Membership of Hostelling Scotland provides access to all of our youth hostels in Scotland. In addition members can access over 4000 youth hostels in 90 countries around the world.
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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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