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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...
Blanefield - The Attic
Blanefield, Scottish LowlandsA new hostel on the outskirts of Glasgow close to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs....
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...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, this four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Is...
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...
Inverness Youth Hostel
Inverness, Scottish HighlandsLocated in a quiet neighbourhood a short walk from the city centre, Inverness Youth Hostel offers guests four star VisitScotland accredited hostel acc...
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...
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsWinning silver in the The Great Outdoors Magazine awards for accommodation - Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, shel...
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Scottish HighlandsSmall and intimate, Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a stunning lochside location with enviable views towards Skye....
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...
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Aviemore, Scottish HighlandsVery popular with outdoor enthusiasts, the four star VisitScotland accredited Aviemore Youth Hostel is the perfect base for activity groups, families ...
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....
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park ...
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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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