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Hostel Guide
2015
Get out
there!
With SYHA
Hostelling
Scotland
syha.org.uk
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About SYHA Myrxpiad
Who Uses Our
Youth Hostels?
self-catering facilities and
lounges to relax in and meet
people. All of our youth hostels
Hostelling Scotland
SYHA Hostelling Scotland
are quality-assured and graded
welcomes people of all ages,
by VisitScotland and the Green
backgrounds and interests.
Business Tourism Scheme.
Our youth hostels are popular
The perfect base for activities that take in with individual travellers, families Look out for
the best of Scotland. and small and large groups. It is these symbols Private
this mix of visitors which makes in this guide
SYHA Hostelling As a not-for-profit organisation, we hostelling such a unique and for youth
Scotland is a self- encourage guests to join SYHA Hostelling interesting experience.
Scotland, which is free to everyone under hostels with
funding charity 16 and students in full-time education. Opening private and family rooms.
Myrxpiad
operating a network Members enjoy a range of exclusive Youth hostel opening dates and A range of other facilities, such
of nearly 70 benefits including dual membership of reception times outwith the main as breakfast, packed lunches
exceptional youth Hostelling International, providing access holiday season can vary, e.g. and drinks are available at most
to more than 4,000 youth hostels in over weekend opening only. Please
and affiliate hostels 80 countries worldwide. Membership
locations and many offer lunch
check our website or call or email and evening meals, along with
for the benefit of and guest overnight income supports our the relevant youth hostel directly. an alcohol licence so that you
all those wishing charitable youth programmes and the
As a guide, the reception can enjoy a glass of wine or
to experience what maintenance of the hostelling network,
desks of small rural hostels beer. In addition, laundry and
particularly in rural Scotland.
Scotland has to offer. are normally open between drying rooms, internet access,
Our unique sites What is Youth Hostelling? 7.30-10.00 and 17.00-22.30 and bike storage and small shops are
are generally closed during the available in most of our youth
provide affordable, More than just accommodation, SYHA
day, whilst our city youth hostels hostels. Facilities vary by location
comfortable, safe Hostelling Scotland provides the chance
are normally open 24 hours. and details are contained within
to have fun, discover new and exciting
and quality-assured places and meet like-minded people with
this guide.
What to Expect
accommodation similar interests from around the world.
Wherever you
with a warm friendly Many of our hostelling sites are located in
stay you will
welcome, local the heart of Scotland’s most spectacular receive a warm
knowledge, activities scenery, providing a perfect base for the welcome. Most
and services for wealth of activities that take in the best hostelling
of Scotland, from outdoor pursuits and locations provide private rooms
guests travelling wildlife watching to cultural and heritage - often en-suite - as well as
around Scotland. activities. traditional multi-share rooms,
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Torridon Youth Hostel
Loch Ossian
Youth Hostel
Lochranza Youth Hostel
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Inspire me
Don’t miss our highlights - and find some hidden gems
Our youth hostels provide Or head further north to visit
the perfect base to explore Kirkwall on Orkney for popular
Scotland. If you are unsure historic sites such as Skara
where to visit or what to Brae, Maes Howe, The Ring of
Brodgar and Scapa Flow.
do, our website is packed
full of ideas, suggestions Wildlife and Nature
and a full programme of Take a walk on the wild side Merchant City, Glasgow
activity holidays. and explore Scotland. Our hills
Family Fun
and mountains, coasts, lochs,
islands and seas form the Discover
Our welcoming, family-friendly
youth hostels provide the ideal
perfect setting for wonderful
wildlife.
more
base for an exciting, affordable Check out the SYHA
Our Island youth hostels at Hostelling Scotland
holiday. Hostelling is a safe, Lochranza and Port Charlotte
relaxed and very friendly network to find out
are great locations to see which youth hostels will
way to travel and you can basking sharks, minke whales, take you closest to your
meet people from all over the porpoises and seals. Stay at favourite activity.
world. Many youth hostels are Inverness to see the colonies
close to loch sides or beaches of bottlenose dolphins of the
where the kids can run around, Moray Firth, or enjoy a visit to
explore and make new friends. one of our youth hostels in the
These youth hostels have a Cairngorms National Park to
good range of facilities with spot golden eagles, red deer,
comfortable rooms for families and red grouse.
(many en-suite), spacious Our youth hostel managers
self-catering kitchens, laundry are able to share their local
rooms, internet access and TV knowledge and information
and games rooms. Families can to help you make the most of
choose to self-cater or eat in Forth Bridges, Edinburgh
your stay.
one of our licensed café bars.
Travel cots and high chairs can Outdoor Pursuits
be provided at many locations Scotland’s amazing outdoor
(please check directly at time playground offers a wealth of
of booking). activities to suit all ages and
abilities.
Culture, Heritage and Sport
There are many first-class Cairngorm Lodge, Aviemore
cultural, heritage and sporting and Braemar youth hostels
experiences in Scotland. are excellent bases for skiing,
walking and climbing. Glen
Choose a short break to one Nevis Youth Hostel is perfectly
of Scotland’s vibrant cities: located for tackling Ben Nevis,
our four and five star city
mountain biking or even Smoo Cave, Durness
youth hostels are located
paragliding; while our youth
in Edinburgh, Glasgow,
hostels in Oban and Kirkwall Beinn Eighe, Torridon
Aberdeen, Inverness, Stirling
are great for sea kayaking and
and Perth. Situated close to
scuba diving.
the centre of these cities, these
youth hostels offer a range of All our youth hostels are
facilities and are an excellent geared up for hill walkers and
base to enjoy art galleries, are close to some of the best
entertainment, restaurants and mountain climbs and distance
bars. Don’t miss Edinburgh at walks in Scotland. Those
Festival time or take a trip to popular with walkers include
Inverness possibly to catch a Torridon, Glenbrittle, Ratagan,
glimpse of the elusive Loch Loch Ossian, Crianlarich and
Ness Monster! Glen Affric.
Please visit travelinescotland.com or visitscotland.com for
more information about Scotland and getting around.
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Aberdeen Applecross Hartfield House
Map ref: NJ 922 057 (OS Map 38) Map ref: NG 723 467 (OS Map 24)
Open all year Open all year
Set in the West End, our youth hostel Standing at the foot of the highest
is within walking distance of Aberdeen route in the UK, the Bealach na Ba, the
city centre and its many attractions. Applecross peninsula boasts a dramatic
Fantastic range of restaurants, nightlife landscape, with white sand beaches,
and shopping along with cinema, historic ruins & fishing townships.
concerts and arts all close by. Royal Hartfield House, originally the old
Deeside is easily accessible within an hunting lodge, is situated approx. 3/4m
hour by car. Also perfect for stop-overs from Applecross bay, set in private
to Orkney and Shetland. grounds. With the sheltered waters of
the Sound & spectacular mountains right
Limited free car parking available. on the doorstep, it is an ideal base for
outdoor activity. Hartfield sleeps 50 in a
Children from £18.00 Children from £15.00 mix of twin, triple & private bedrooms, &
enjoys excellent facilities. The Applecross
Adults from £20.00 Adults from £18.00 Inn & Walled Garden are just a short walk.
8 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4ZT www.hartfieldhouse.org.uk Hartfield House, Applecross, Ross-shire IV54 8ND
T: 01224 646 988 E: aberdeen@syha.org.uk T: 01520 744 333 E: info@hartfieldhouse.org.uk
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Achininver Aviemore
Map ref: NC 042 056 (OS Map 15) Map ref: NH 893 118 (OS Map 35 & 36)
Open 30 Apr - 31 Aug 2015 Open all year and RentaHostel
This charming rustic youth hostel, Surrounded by woodland nearby to
situated south east of Achiltibuie Aviemore town centre and Cairngorm
between the beach and the mountains, is Mountain, our youth hostel provides
a great place to relax and enjoy the views. an ideal base for year-round activities,
Fantastic hill and coastal walks start right including hillwalking, climbing,
from the door, with the Ben Mor Coigach snowsports, mountain biking, pony
ridge offering stunning views of Stac trekking, watersports and fishing. The
Pollaidh and Suilven. Enjoy cruises to the Scottish Whisky Trail is also nearby.
Summer Isles, which are havens for seals Most activities take place on the
and seabirds. A variety of local produce Rothiemurchus Estate, a fabulous area
and seafood can be found nearby. with many easy paths through the
(Please note the approach to Achininver is by a rough Caledonian Pine forest. An ideal family
Children from £16.00 pedestrian-only track 1/3 mile long. Please take care Children from £15.00 youth hostel with additional facilities
Adults from £18.00 when arriving at the Youth Hostel.) Adults from £17.00 that can accommodate meetings or
functions.
Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2YL 25 Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PR
T: 01854 622 482 E: achininver@syha.org.uk d T: 01479 810 345 E: aviemore@syha.org.uk
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Achmelvich Beach Berneray Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust
Map ref: NC 059 248 (OS Map 15) Map ref: NF 932 814 (OS Map 18)
Open 2 Apr - 13 Sep 2015 Open all year
A small rustic youth hostel situated next Traditional thatched croft house right
to a beautiful white sandy beach, an on the beach, overlooking the Sound
ideal location to watch the abundance of Harris. Ideal position for walking
of wildlife or walk the unrivalled coastal and exploring this beautiful island with
paths. Close to the Old Man of Stoer its friendly community of crofters and
and within good proximity for climbing fishermen.
Suilven and many other mountains
in the North West Highlands. A great Sheet sleeping bags, which may be hired, are
location for practising water sports such required. Your first night at this hostel is not bookable
as canoeing and windsurfing in crystal but once you have bagged a bed it is yours for the
clear waters. Unforgettable sunsets are rest of your stay. See www.gatliff.org.uk for further
practically guaranteed! information.
Children from £16.00 Nearby: Campsite shop open in summer, chip shop Camping £9.00
Adults from £18.00 open at the weekend during Summer. Children £8.00
Adults £14.00
Recharn, By Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4JB Isle of Berneray, North Uist, HS6 5BQ
T: 01571 844 480 E: achmelvich@syha.org.uk W: www.gatliff.org.uk E: berneray@gatliff.org.uk
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Birsay Orkney Community Hostel Broadford
Map ref: O.S.6 (GR 253267) Map ref: NG 642 241 (OS Map 32)
Open Apr - Sep 2015 Open 25 Mar - 1 Nov 2015 and
Birsay Hostel is located on the northwest RentaHostel
coast of Orkney mainland. The hostel Set in a romantic bay with beautiful
offers comfortable accommodation and coastal and mountain views, Broadford
is in close proximity to the spectacular is an ideal base for exploring the Isle
and varied coastline, scenery and of Skye. Plenty to do for tourists and
beaches. Nearby is the stunning Brough walkers alike including the famous
of the Birsay, accessible only at low Cuillin mountain range (just 15 miles
water. Open for group bookings from away), low level walks such as the
October to March by request only. Broadford Marble Line and boat trips
into the famous Loch Coruisk from
Elgol. A central location with good
public transport links and amenities
Please check website for prices Children from £15.50 such as shops and restaurants all within
Adults from £17.50 walking distance.
Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LY T: 01856 873 535
E: leisure.culture@orkney.gov.uk Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AA
W: www.orkney.gov.uk T: 01471 822 442 E: broadford@syha.org.uk
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Boat of Garten Fraoch Lodge Brodick The Shore Lodge
Map ref: OS Landranger 36 Map ref: NS 015 377
Open all year Open all year
Boat of Garten is on the Speyside A comfortable 14-bed self-catering
Way and No. 7 long distance cycle facility situated in the grounds of
route. The village makes an attractive Brodick Castle, Garden & Country
centre, away from the madding crowds, Park. Shore Lodge is ideally positioned
from which to explore the Park and for access to the shore, Goatfell and
surrounding attractions. Fraoch Lodge Brodick village. Arran has a wealth of
is on the edge of the village, close outdoor activities, be it walking the hills,
to the shops and bus stop. We have mountain biking the trails, kayaking
various rooms types with excellent around the coast or experiencing many
facilities and additional catering and of the other island attractions. Ideal for
guiding services, if required. In winter, independent travellers, families or small
we are ideally placed to access the groups. Camping Pods for 2-4 adults are
Children from £10.50 Lecht and the Cairngorms. Children from £15.00 also available.
Adults from £21.00 Adults from £20.00
Fraoch Lodge, Deshar Road, Boat of Garten Brodick Castle Garden and Country Park,
PH24 3BN T: 01479 831 331 Isle of Arran, KA27 8HY T: 0131 458 0305
E: hostel@scotmountainholidays.com E: holidays@nts.org.uk
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Braemar Cairngorm Lodge
Map ref: NO 155 910 (OS Map 43) Map ref: NH 976 098 (OS Map 36)
Open 29 Jan - 25 Oct 2015 and Open 13 Feb - 30 Oct & extended
RentaHostel weekends in Jan, Feb and Dec 2015 and
This impressive former shooting lodge RentaHostel
stands within extensive grounds in the This former shooting lodge overlooking
heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Loch Morlich is just two miles from
Braemar is an ideal base for exploring the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular
castles, distilleries and Royal Deeside. A and year round activities areas. Ideal
great location for outdoor enthusiasts location for walking, climbing, mountain
to enjoy skiing and boarding at biking, fishing, pony trekking, snow and
Glenshee and The Lecht and walking in watersports. Located only 7.5 miles
the Cairngorms. Many homely touches from the bustling town of Aviemore,
such as a comfy lounge and extensive our youth hostel provides good family
grounds make it a popular choice for accommodation which attracts many
Children from £15.50 families. Only a five minute walk from Children from £15.00 guests to return year after year. Open
Adults from £18.50 centre of village. Adults from £17.00 to non-residents for evening meals and breakfast
Corrie Feragie, 21 Glenshee Road, Braemar, (subject to availability).
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YQ Glenmore, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QY
T: 01339 741 659 E: braemar@syha.org.uk dH T: 01479 861 238 E: cairngormlodge@syha.org.uk
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Campbeltown Bunkhouse Comrie Croft
Map ref: NR 718 203 (OS Map 68 ) Map ref: NN 803 230 (OS Map 51 & 52)
Open all year Open all year
Campbeltown is at the end of the Welcome to Scotland’s mountain biking
Kintyre Peninsula. Walk in the footsteps and hiking hostel! Attractive farm
of saints and kings, walk the Kintyre conversion in scenic Perthshire, just one
Way, surf at Machrihanish, visit hour from Edinburgh/Glasgow/Dundee.
Springbank Distillery. Plenty of places Family-friendly atmosphere and pricing.
to eat locally. This new bunkhouse is Bike hire and dedicated walking &
a conversion from an old, but listed, mountain bike trails for everyone from
church school and is located next to 3 to 103. Close to Famous Grouse
the Campbeltown Heritage Centre. distillery and Loch Lomond and the
Two bunk rooms are available, a 6 bed Trossachs National Park. Comrie (our
bunkroom and a 10 bed bunkroom. See pretty village with cosy pubs) is a 2 mile
Tripadvisor reviews or visit our website. off-road walk/ride away. 56 and 14 bed
Children £18.00 Children from £7.50 units available for exclusive use all year.
Adults £18.00 Big Kiln, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6JF Adults from £15.00
T: 0845 293 7373 Off the A85 between Crieff & Comrie, Crieff,
E: info@campbeltownbunkhouse.co.uk Perthshire, PH7 4JZ T: 01764 670 140
W: www.campbeltownbackpackers.co.uk E: info@comriecroft.com
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Carrbridge Slochd Mhor Lodge Crianlarich
Map ref: NH 844 235 (OS Map 36) Map ref: NN 385 251 (OS Map 50)
Open all year Open 29 Mar - 25 Oct plus extended
Slochd Mor Lodge is a purpose built weekends Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec 2015 and
hostel offering four star comfort in RentaHostel
a rural setting four miles outside the The small, friendly village of Crianlarich
picturesque village of Carrbridge in the marks the halfway point on the West
stunning Cairngorms National Park. The Highland Way. With 20 Munros in
hostel is ideal for families, groups and the locality and trout fishing nearby,
individuals with great family en-suite our popular youth hostel offers good
rooms, twin rooms and cosy bunk facilities and a warm welcome. A
rooms. There is also one room which great base for families and outdoor
has wheelchair access. There is a large enthusiasts looking to visit exquisite
self-catering kitchen and a great lounge waterfalls, enjoy the fine scenery and
complete with wood burning stove for a explore the northern area of the Loch
Children from £14.00 comfortable relaxing day. Children from £15.00 Lomond and the Trossachs National
Adults from £19.00 Adults from £16.00 Park.
Slochd Mhor Lodge, The Slochd, Carrbridge,
Inverness-shire, PH23 3AY T: 01479 841 666 Station Road, Crianlarich, FK20 8QN
E: slochd666@aol.com dE T: 01838 300 260 E: crianlarich@syha.org.uk
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Coll Coll Bunkhouse Drumnadrochit Loch Ness Backpackers
Map ref: NM 222 572 (OS Map 46) Map ref: NH 513 293 (OS Map 26)
Open all year Open all year
Experience Scotland at its best A warm and friendly hostel with a
with beautiful beaches fantastic relaxed atmosphere and good music.
wildlife and unspoilt wilderness all Situated a few minutes’ walk from Loch
on your doorstep. Coll Bunkhouse is Ness and Urquhart Castle, the hostel is
a brand new facility, complete with in a perfect location for families, groups
fully equipped kitchen, hot showers, and individuals looking for activity or
comfortable bedrooms and a spacious relaxation in the Highlands. Enjoy a dram
lounge – the perfect place to come and next to an open log fire or swap stories
relax! Ideal for independent travellers, in our large dining area. The hostel has
families or small groups. no curfew.
Children from £20.00 Adults from £17.00
Adults from £20.00
Coiltie Farmhouse, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit,
Arinagour, Isle of Coll, Argyll, PA78 6SY Inverness, IV63 6UJ T: 01456 450 807
T: 01879 230 217 E: info@collbunkhouse.co.uk E: info@lochness-backpackers.com
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Dunkeld Jessie Mac’s Edinburgh Central
Map ref: NO 031 418 (OS Map 53) Map ref: NT 262 747 (OS Map 66)
Open all year Open all year
A luxury hostel, with 7 bedrooms that 5✩ Edinburgh Central is located in
sleep up to 21 people in a mix of shared, the heart of Scotland’s capital, within
private and family rooms. Excellent walking distance of main attractions
kitchen for self-catering, or breakfast including Edinburgh castle, the Royal
can be provided. Sturdy bike shed and Mile, the National Museum of Scotland
a drying room. Wheelchair-friendly and the Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh
ground level bedroom. Pets welcome by is home to Scottish rugby and the
arrangement. A short walk from Dunkeld annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe in
and only a 1 hour drive from Edinburgh August, while in the winter months the
and Glasgow with excellent public Christmas markets come to Princes
transport and cycling links. Street and you can join in the famous
Hogmanay celebrations.
Children from £14.00 Our youth hostel is close to many local
Adults from £19.00 amenities, bars and restaurants, with the
popular Playhouse Theatre a five minute
Murthly Terrace, Birnam, By Dunkeld, Perthshire, walk away. Edinburgh Central is located
PH8 0BG T: 01350 727 324 only a short distance from Waverley
E: info@jessiemacs.co.uk Station, the bus terminal, and Princes
Street.
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highest standards and along with self-
Durness Smoo catering facilities, full dining is available
Map ref: NC 417 672 (OS Map 09) in our Haddington Place café and bar,
giving you plenty of choice to suit your
Open 2 Apr - 13 Sep 2015 budget.
Surrounded by wild and spectacular Complete with meeting facilities,
landscape, Durness Smoo Youth Hostel function rooms, internet access and
provides a true hostelling experience social spaces, Edinburgh Central is
with a warm and friendly atmosphere. the perfect base to explore Scotland’s
Perfect for wildlife spotting, walking capital.
along the sandy beaches exploring Visit our café + bar at Haddington Place
nearby Smoo Cave or even climbing Ben Open 7.30am-11pm
Hope. With its cliff-top location offering
Delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners
stunning views, this youth hostel is a
served throughout the day. Selection of
great place to escape the hustle and
teas, coffees, cakes and snacks available.
bustle of everyday life.
Mini soft play area for babies.
Children from £16.00 Please note during the summer months and
Children from £22.00 throughout the Fringe Festival and Tattoo, prices do
Adults from £18.00 increase.
Adults from £24.00
Smoo, Durness, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4QA 9 Haddington Place, Off Leith Walk, Edinburgh,
T: 01971 511 264 E: durness@syha.org.uk WE EH7 4AL T: 0131 524 2090 E: central@syha.org.uk
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Eday Orkney Community Hostel Edinburgh Metro
Map ref: HY 562 333 (OS Map 05) Map ref: NT 260 734 (OS Map 66)
Open all year Open 8 July - 31 August
One of the prettiest Orkney Islands, Edinburgh Metro is open for
Eday is a real chance to get away from two months every summer, ideal
it all. The hostel has excellent self- accommodation for the Edinburgh
catering facilities and is close to the Festival & Fringe. Located just a few
beach. Visit the many archaeological minutes’ walk from the famous Royal
sites nearby including the Setter Mile, vibrant Grassmarket area and the
Stone, a Stone Age burial chamber Scottish Parliament it provides a great
and Stone Age houses. One of the base for exploring Scotland’s capital.
best destinations for bird watchers All accommodation is in single rooms.
and botanical enthusiasts. Bike hire Private apartments with four, five and
available. Towels provided and no six bedrooms can be booked – great for
charge for electricity. Our Community families and groups of friends. Please
Children from £12.50 Ranger is on site to help and organise Children from £22.00 note bathrooms are shared unless
Adults from £16.50 guided walks. Contact Jenny - Adults from £22.00 booking a whole apartment.
edayranger@hotmail.com.
Camping £7.50
Caravan £10.50 London Bay, Eday, Orkney, KW17 2AB 11/2 Robertson’s Close, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1LY
T: 07977 281 084 E: edayhostel@hotmail.co.uk T: 0131 556 8718 E: edinburgh.metro@syha.org.uk
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Fort Augustus Morag’s Lodge Gairloch Sands
Map ref: NH 377 095 (OS Map 34) Map ref: NG 763 776 (OS Map 19)
Open all year Open 2 Apr - 20 Sep 2015 and
Multi-award winning hostel that delivers RentaHostel
“Highland Hospitality” at its best. Gairloch Sands is a cosy former hunting
Located in Fort Augustus, it’s an ideal lodge built in the 1880s. Situated on the
base for exploring Loch Ness and the northern shore of Loch Gairloch with
Great Glen. Perfect for families and magnificent sea and mountain views and
groups with great facilities including local sandy beaches. Gairloch is one of
twin, double and en-suite rooms, a the top five Scottish Marine Life Watch
lively bar with open fire and regular destinations with dolphins, whales,
entertainment. Great value meals otters and other wildlife spotted nearby.
available, self-catering kitchen, free Wi- It is a popular stop-off point for cyclists,
Fi internet access and bike hire. those exploring the West Coast and for
visitors to Inverewe Garden. Other local
Children from £16.00 Children from £16.00 attractions include a heritage museum,
Adults from £22.00 Morag’s Lodge, Bunoich Brae, Fort Augustus, Adults from £19.00 pony trekking, kayaking, fishing, golf and
traditional distilling.
PH32 4DG T: 01320 366 289
E: info@moragslodge.com Carn Dearg, Gairloch, Ross-shire, IV21 2DJ
W: www.moragslodge.com T: 01445 712 219 E: carn.dearg@syha.org.uk
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Glasgow Glen Affric
Map ref: NS 573 663 (OS Map 64) Map ref: NH 079 201 (OS Map 25 & 33)
Open all year and RentaHostel Open 24 Apr - 19 Sep 2015
Glasgow Youth Hostel is situated in Surrounded by breathtaking mountains
the historic west end of Scotland’s and wonderful scenery, our remote
largest city, overlooking Kelvingrove eco-hostel is situated 8 miles from the
Park. This 4✩ youth hostel offers nearest road and offers an unforgettable
great value accommodation a stone’s experience. A former stalking bothy on the
throw away from many of Glasgow’s Glen Affric Estate it is a haven for walkers,
main attractions making it ideal for nature lovers and those seeking solitude.
independent travellers, families and On the doorstep are 15 Munro hills and
groups. Upfront and stylish, Glasgow good tracks through the valleys for both
is an exciting city with lots to offer, walking and mountain biking.
including a rich history, culture, Please note this hostel is very remote and can only be reached
friendly locals, energetic nightlife on foot, approximately a 3-5 hour walk. Maps and compass
and superb shopping! Children from £21.00 required, allow plenty of time. Booking is recommended.
Our stunning Victorian Townhouse Adults from £23.00 Customers must bring their own sleeping bag.
seamlessly blends old and new, with
ensuite rooms, a coffee shop, Internet Allt Beithe, Glen Affric, Cannich, Beauly, IV4 7ND
access and excellent catered and T: 0845 293 7373 E: reservations@syha.org.uk
self-catering options. Facilities include
a lounge and TV room, games room,
self-catering kitchen and dining room,
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as well as a self-catering apartment
which sleeps up to six people. Glen Nevis
Map ref: NN 127 717 (OS Map 41)
For those with an interest in culture,
Glasgow Youth Hostel is well placed Open all year and RentaHostel
for visits to Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Located at the foot of Britain’s highest
and Museum, the University, Riverside
mountain, Ben Nevis, the path to the
Museum, Botanic Gardens and
summit starts almost from the front
Glasgow Science Centre. With a
door of Glen Nevis Youth Hostel. Other
number of great music events taking
popular Scottish walks in the Lochaber
place throughout the year, Glasgow’s
area, the West Highland Way and the
SECC, Armadillo and new Hydro Arena Great Glen Way are also close by. Thrill
are also within walking distance. seekers can enjoy skiing on the nearby
Meeting facilities and function room slopes of Aonach Mor, while the Nevis
also available. Range allows for mountain biking,
windsurfing and even paragliding.
Children from £16.00
Children from £12.00 Adults from £18.00
Adults from £14.00
7/8 Park Terrace, Glasgow, G3 6BY Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6SY
T: 0141 332 3004 E: glasgow@syha.org.uk T: 01397 702 336 E: glen.nevis@syha.org.uk
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Glenbrittle Howmore Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust
Map ref: NG 409 225 (OS Map 32) Map ref: NF 757 364 (OS Map 22)
Open 2 Apr - 26 Sep 2015 and Open all year
RentaHostel Traditional thatched croft house on
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is set in rugged the machair. Good walking & cycling.
scenery at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge, Extensive beaches on the ocean side of
just over a mile from the beach and close South Uist and mountains on eastern
to the magical fairy pools. Our youth side of island. A wonderful setting full
hostel has a long tradition of providing of history. The hostel overlooks a ruined
a base for walkers and climbers to medieval church, burial place of the Clan
tackle the famous Cuillin and the Skye Ranald Chiefs. Cycles may be rented
Munros. For a less strenuous pace there nearby.
are coastal and low-level walks for all Sheet sleeping bags, which may be hired, are
abilities and weather conditions, wildlife required. Your first night at this hostel is not bookable
to watch, archaeological sites and but once you have bagged a bed it is yours for the
Children from £15.75 geology to explore. The Talisker Distillery Children £8.00 rest of your stay. See www.gatliff.org.uk for further
Adults from £17.75 is about seven miles away. Adults £14.00 information.
Camping: £9.00
Glenbrittle, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8TA South Uist, HS8 5SH
T: 01478 640 278 E: glenbrittle@syha.org.uk E: howmore@gatliff.org.uk W: www.gatliff.org.uk
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Glencoe Hoy Orkney Community Hostel
Map ref: NN 117 576 (OS Map 41) Map ref: HY 233 037 (OS Map 07)
Open all year and RentaHostel Open all year
Set in one of Scotland’s most This four star hostel has excellent
spectacular and historic glens, not far facilities, all bedrooms are four bedded
from Glencoe village, this alpine-style en-suite with shower. The hostel is set in
youth hostel provides an excellent base the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famed
for walkers and climbers of all abilities. for magnificent cliff scenery including
Visit the Glencoe mountain resort for the Old Man of Hoy and close to a
skiing and mountain biking or cycle the large RSPB nature reserve, which offers
Sustrans path to Oban. Alternatively, excellent hillwalking.
relax and be inspired by the dramatic
scenery and history of this famous glen.
Children from £14.00 Please check
Adults from £16.00 website for prices
Hoy, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3NJ
Glencoe, Ballachulish, Argyll, PH49 4HX T: 01856 873 535 E: leisure.culture@orkney.gov.uk
T: 01855 811 219 E: glencoe@syha.org.uk W: www.orkney.gov.uk
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Helmsdale Inveraray
Map ref: ND 029 154 (OS Map 17) Map ref: NN 094 086 (OS Map 56)
Open 1 May - 30 Sep 2015 Open Mar - Oct 2015
Open weekends in October Our small and friendly hostel is situated
Set in the scenic coastal village of in this pleasant town beside Loch Fyne.
Helmsdale, the hostel offers spacious Inveraray has good shops, pubs, cafes
en-suite accommodation including and eating places, known for their fresh
fully equipped kitchen and comfortable fish and seafood. It’s a great place to stay
lounge area with log burning stove. On on the route to Oban, the Mull of Kintyre,
the main Land’s End to John o’Groats or the Islands. Ideal for walkers, cyclists
route, the hostel is popular with ‘end to and bikers, or for those who just want to
enders’ and walkers exploring the Far relax. Inveraray boasts a superb castle
North Marilyn hills. An ideal location and gardens, a historic jail and a modest
for beach walks, archaeology, geology, hill walk to a stunning view. It’s just a short
mountain biking, horse-riding, fishing, drive to Crarae Gardens, a folk museum,
bird and wildlife watching. Dogs and a woodland walk. The hostel offers a
Children from £16.00 welcome on request in private rooms. Adults from £17.00
big self-catering kitchen, and a common-
Adults from £19.00 Discount for groups. Family rooms available area where you can meet fellow travellers.
Stafford Street, Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JR (Signposted Oban), Dalmally Road, Inveraray,
T: 01431 821 636 / 07971 516 287 / 07778 377 078 PA32 8XD T: 01499 302 454
E: irene.drummond@btinternet.com E: enquiry@inverarayhostel.co.uk
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Invergarry Invergarry Lodge Isle of Ulva
Map ref: NH 306 008 (OS Map 34) Map ref:
Open all year Open 1 Apr - 31 Oct 2015
Located in the Great Glen, surrounded The Isle of Ulva is a private island
by mountains, glens, rivers and lochs, with no recognised roads and is only
the hostel is ideally situated for outdoor accessible via ferry. Previously it was
pursuits. This spacious and comfortable not possible for tourists to reside on
Hostel has excellent facilities including the island overnight due to the lack of
large kitchen, lounge and dining area. accommodation. Now, the Isle of Ulva
There is also a large drying room, bike Hostel offers a comfortable base for
storage, internet access and free Wi-Fi those wishing to spend more than a
access. A great base for exploring the day on the island. A home from home,
Highlands. Please phone in advance if the hostel is an ideal base for those
arriving between November and March. wishing to visit Ulva and spend some
time exploring the sites of significant
Children from £18.00 Children from £13.00 archaeological interest and natural
beauty. Block bookings available all year on
Adults from £18.00 Adults from £18.00 request.
Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP Ardalum House, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, PA73 6LZ
T: 01809 501 412 E: mail@invergarrylodge.co.uk T: 01688 500 043 E: kalegu@hotmail.com
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Inverness Kirkwall
Map ref: NH 675 454 (OS Map 26) Map ref: HY 444 101 (OS Map 06)
Open all year and RentaHostel Open 2 Apr - 26 Sep 2015 and
Located a short walk from the city RentaHostel
centre, Inverness Youth Hostel provides Located on the edge of the historic
a great base for exploring the Highland burgh, our friendly and welcoming
Capital and surrounding area. There is Kirkwall Youth Hostel is a superb base
plenty to do in Inverness with excellent for exploring the historic sights and
shopping, cinemas, traditional music wonderful wildlife of Orkney. Many
venues, pubs, galleries and a castle. attractions, like Skara Brae, Scapa Flow,
Nearby are historic sites such as Maes Howe and The Ring of Brodgar,
Culloden Moor and Fort George, or are within walking distance, or only a
travel further afield to see Urquhart short drive away. Excellent scuba diving,
Castle. For a more adventurous trip, birdwatching and fishing are also close
enjoy dolphin spotting, mountain biking by. A popular choice for families, groups
Children from £16.00 and kayaking or explore the nearby Children from £15.00 and individual travellers.
coast and stunning Highlands landscape.
Adults from £18.00 Meeting facilities and function room also available. Adults from £17.00 Nearby ferry ports include Stromness,
St. Margarets, Burwick and Hatston.
Victoria Drive, Inverness, IV2 3QB Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BB
ER T: 01463 231 771 E: inverness@syha.org.uk T: 01856 872 243 E: kirkwall@syha.org.uk
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Inversnaid Bunkhouse Kirk Yetholm
Map ref: NN 345 091 (OS Map 56) Map ref: NT 826 282 (OS Map 74)
Open 1 Apr - 1 Oct 2015 Open Mar - Nov 2015
Our beautiful 19th century converted Nestling below the picturesque village
church provides basic bunkhouse green, this former village school has
accommodation, superior double rooms been offering hostel accommodation for
and a campsite, as well as a very popular over 70 years. On the Pennine Way and
local bistro and beer garden open to St. Cuthbert’s Way and near many quiet
non residents. Situated on the West cycle routes. An ideal base for day hikes
Highland Way between Rowardennan and and exploring nearby Kelso, Jedburgh
Inverarnan, and a scenic 15 miles from the Abbey, Floors Castle and Holy Island.
tourist village of Aberfoyle we have two
RSPB reserves, Rob Roy legends, Ben
Lomond, and the most stunning sights in
the Trossachs National Park all on our door
Beds from £17.50 step. Free shuttle for residents and dining Children from £14.00
guests to the Bunkhouse from Inversnaid
Pier on the east shore of Loch Lomond. Adults from £17.00
Inversnaid, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 3TU Friends of Nature House, Waukford, Kirk Yetholm,
T: 01877 386 249 E: hostel@inversnaid.com Kelso, Roxburghshire,TD5 8PG T: 01573 420 639
W: www.inversnaid.com E: kirkyetholm@thefriendsofnature.org.uk
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Lerwick Islesburgh House Hostel Lochranza
Map ref: HU 473 413 (OS Map 04) Map ref: NR 934 503 (OS Map 62)
Open Apr - Dec 2015 Open 13 Mar - 18 Oct 2015 (open Fri - Sat
Voted world’s best Hostel 2011 & 2012 only from 19 Oct 2015 - Feb 2016) and
by HI Hostellers. Head for Shetland, RentaHostel
Britain’s most northerly island. Have Situated in the north of the Isle of Arran in a
an unforgettable holiday in a unique beautiful lochside village is our award winning
setting. Enjoy walks on deserted Lochranza Youth Hostel. Almost surrounded
beaches, long summer nights, wildlife by hills and complete with a thirteenth-
tours, sports, unparalleled fishing, fresh century ruined castle, this is a wonderful place
local food and live traditional music. to get away from it all. Lochranza is the ideal
Five-star Islesburgh House Hostel is base for climbing and hill walking, enjoying
close to all amenities and the ideal base watersports and mountain biking. Local
for exploring Shetland. Exclusive Room walks start from the youth hostel, Arran’s
available at £63 per room per night and sleeps four. only whisky distillery is a short walk away
Children from £16.50 Children from £12.50 and the wildlife is abundant with seals, eagles
Adults from £21.00 Adults from £16.50 and even red deer roaming in the grounds!
King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ Perfect for individuals, groups and families.
T: 01595 745 100 E: islesburgh@shetland.gov.uk Lochranza, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HL
W: www.islesburgh.org.uk T: 01770 830 631 E: lochranza@syha.org.uk
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Loch Ness New Lanark Wee Row Hostel
Map ref: NH 457 190 (OS Map 34) Map ref: NS 879 426 (OS Map 71)
Open 15 May - 31 Aug 2015 Open 20 Mar – 1 Nov 2015
Situated on the banks of Scotland’s Located in the heart of New Lanark
most famous loch, this small and friendly World Heritage Site this restored 18th
youth hostel boasts wonderful views century cotton mill village is nestled in
and a private beach. There is plenty to the spectacular south Lanarkshire, close
see and do including boat trips, Nessie to the famous Falls of Clyde and less
than an hour’s drive from Edinburgh
spotting, visiting the historic Urquhart and Glasgow. Our hostel provides en-
Castle and walking or cycling along the suite accommodation within an historic
Great Glen Way. Adventure seekers will building, with a range of room types
love mountain biking, hill walking, wind and catering options. With spectacular
surfing, paragliding and even skiing waterfalls, woodland walks, stunning
on the Nevis Range. Loch Ness Youth scenery, nature trails and heritage
Hostel is a great location for stop overs activities nearby, Wee Row Hostel is
Children from £19.00 or a short break and only 30 minutes Children from £10.00 the ideal base for families, groups or
from Inverness. individual travellers to explore the
Adults from £21.00 Adults from £16.00 Lanarkshire countryside. Group bookings
are welcome. Exclusive use available.
Altsigh, Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire, IV63 7YD E: weerowhostel@newlanark.org Wee Row Hostel, Rosedale Street, New Lanark,
T: 01320 351 274 E: lochness@syha.org.uk W: www.newlanarkhostel.co.uk ML11 9DJ T: 01555 666 710 E: newlanark@syha.org.uk
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Loch Ossian Newton Stewart Minnigaff
Map ref: NN 371 670 (OS Map 41) Map ref: NX 411 662 (OS Map 83)
Open all year RentaHostel
This traditionally-styled eco-hostel, set A former Victorian schoolhouse,
on Rannoch Moor, offers exquisite views situated in the beautiful south west of
over Loch Ossian. Although remote, Loch Scotland. Located near to the 7stanes
Ossian operates some of the most up to forests at Kirroughtree and Glentrool
date environmental science, including our youth hostel is perfectly placed
wind and solar power, grey water, dry for mountain-biking. Walking, cycling,
toilet systems and even bat friendly paint! fishing, pony trekking, wildlife-watching
An ideal walking location with plenty and sightseeing are also offered locally.
of low and high level routes including Visit the picturesque town of Newton
Munros and Corbetts. Also popular with Stewart or the Galloway Forest Park, the
cyclists, star gazers, wildlife watchers, first Dark Sky Park in the UK. Ideal for
groups and families. A great venue for a short breaks or stopovers to and from
Children from £14.00 celebration or a peaceful break. Children from £12.00 the Irish Ferries.
Small shop with limited provisions. No road access - arrive
Adults from £18.00 on foot from Corrour station (1 mile away) Only duvets Adults from £15.00
and pillows supplied (please bring your own sleeping
sheets). Please see website for more information. Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, DG8 6PL
T: 01671 402 211 E: newtonstewart@syha.org.uk
Corrour, By Fort William, PH30 4AA
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Oban (& Oban Lodge) Pitlochry
Map ref: NM 854 307 (OS Map 66) Map ref: NN 943 584 (OS Map 52)
Open all year and RentaHostel Open 27 Mar - 31 Oct 2015 and
5✩ Oban Youth Hostel is set in a RentaHostel
beautiful Victorian building on the Set in beautiful Perthshire countryside,
seafront, with views over the Firth of a short walk from the Victorian town of
Lorne and the Inner Hebrides. Oban Pitlochry, our youth hostel is popular
offers a choice of two buildings, with families, groups and individual
consisting of the original Victorian travellers alike. Set amidst hills, lochs and
building and modern lodge to the woodland, Pitlochry Youth Hostel makes
rear, both offering excellent budget a superb base for walkers and cyclists
accommodation. Nearby attractions wanting to enjoy the Scottish landscape.
include Oban Distillery, McCaig’s Tower, Other nearby attractions include the
St Columba’s Cathedral, Oban War famous salmon ladder, Pitlochry Festival
and Peace Museum. Oban also boasts Theatre and Blair Atholl Distillery. Not to
Children from £12.00 many good restaurants, bars and shops Children from £15.00 be missed is the “Enchanted Forest” in
Adults from £15.00 and outdoor activities including scuba Adults from £17.00 nearby Faskally woods in October.
diving and sailing.
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5AF Knockard Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5HJ
dE T: 01631 562 025 E: oban@syha.org.uk T: 01796 472 308 E: pitlochry@syha.org.uk
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Papa Westray Orkney Community Hostel Port Charlotte Islay
Map ref: HY 491 515 (OS Map 5) Map ref: NR 252 584 (OS Map 60)
Open all year Open 27 Mar - 27 Sep 2015 and
One of Orkney’s most remote islands, RentaHostel
Papa Westray offers unspoilt beaches, Housed in a former distillery warehouse,
cliffs by heath, birdwatching and our spacious and friendly youth hostel
unique archaeological and historic boasts wonderful sea views and is an
sites all within easy walking distance ideal place to relax, unwind and explore
of the Papa Westray Hostel. Ideally the Isle of Islay. Beautiful white sandy
situated for exploring the island, the beaches, towering cliffs, an RSPB Nature
hostel provides quality accommodation Reserve, the Museum of Island Life
including en-suite private, family and and eight whisky distilleries will keep
shared rooms all run by an island you entertained, as well as numerous
community co-operative. restaurants and eateries. Port Charlotte
Youth Hostel is perfect for families,
Children from £10.00 Children from £14.00 outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Adults from £17.00 Adults from £18.00
Beltane House, Papa Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BU Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA48 7TX
T: 01857 644 321 E: beltanepapay@aol.co.uk T: 01496 850 385 E: islay@syha.org.uk
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Perth Portree
Map ref: NO 102 245 (OS Maps 52, 53 & 58) Map ref: NG 482 434 (OS Map 23)
Open 20 Jun - 22 Aug 2015
NEW FOR
This summer youth hostel is located
only 1.5 miles away from the city centre 2015 SEASON!
of Perth, otherwise known as ‘The Fair Opening in 2015, this youth hostel is
City’. With a range of cafes, restaurants, located in the heart of Portree, the
bars, nightclubs, a concert hall and capital of Skye. The youth hostel offers
a theatre, Perth offers something for modern accommodation in an ideal
all tastes and ages. Not to be missed location for outdoor enthusiasts or
is Scone Palace, original home of those wishing to explore the beautiful
Scotland’s Stone of Destiny where 42 Isle of Skye. Portree Youth Hostel offers
of Scotland’s Kings were crowned. 60 beds with a mix of private en-suite
rooms and dormitory accommodation
to suit groups and independent
Children from £24.00 Children from £16.00 travellers.
Adults from £24.00 Adults from £18.00 Please check our website for latest
information.
Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2GA Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EW
T: 01738 877 800 E: perthreception@syha.org.uk T: 01496 850 385 E: portree@syha.org.uk
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Prosen Ravenspoint Kershader Community Hostel
Map ref: NO 328 659 (OS Map 44) Map ref: NB 341 203 (OS Map 13)
Open all year Open all year
An exceptionally cosy and comfortable A family-friendly hostel in the heart of
four-star hostel on the southernmost South Lochs, an area defined by the
edge of Cairngorms National Park, in the crystal clear waters of Loch Erisort to
heart of the Angus Glens. Bursting with the North, and the rugged Harris hills
wildlife, the raised lounge is perfect for to the South. Recently re-furbished,
viewing red squirrels outside. Footpaths offering comfortable, private and shared
link to Cateran Trail and Glen Clova.
Individuals and groups welcome. Village accommodation options in a spectacular
hall nearby. setting the hostel’s rural location is
complemented by the convenience of
Glenprosen, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4SA the adjoining shop, café and fuel service.
Children from £17.00 T: 01575 540 238 or 01575 540 302 Based in a community rooted in Gaelic
Adults from £17.00 E: syha@prosenhostel.co.uk culture; great for cyclists, walkers and
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Children from £12.00
Adults from £18.00
wildlife enthusiasts.
Raasay Ravenspoint, Kershader, South Lochs,
Map ref: NG 552 378 (OS Map 32) Isle of Lewis, HS2 9QA
T: 01851 880 236 E: hostel@ravenspoint.co.uk
Open 15 May - 29 Aug 2015
Set on the Isle of Raasay, this simple,
rustic youth hostel is set in a stunning
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location overlooking the Sound of Raasay,
with views of the Cuillins and Trotternish.
Rhenigidale Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust
Map ref: NB 228 018 (OS Map 14)
This charming island is a great area for
bird watchers, botanists, geologists and
archaeologists. Walkers and cyclists can Open all year
enjoy quiet roads and paths all over the Traditional croft house in a remote
island, which is only a short ferry crossing settlement overlooking the Minch.
away from the Isle of Skye. Also worth a Rhenigidale lies at the end of the road
Children from £15.75 visit are Brochel Castle and the Raasay in a secluded and peaceful bay on the
Adults from £17.75 Outdoor Activity Centre. rugged east coast of Harris. The area
Creachan Cottage, Isle of Raasay, Kyle, IV40 8NT offers excellent variety for the walker
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20 2 2.5 T: 01478 660 240 E: raasay@syha.org.uk with coastlines and mountains providing
magnificent views over the sea to the Isle
Rackwick Orkney Community Hostel of Skye and the Scottish mainland hills.
Golden eagles, deer, seals, otters and
Map ref: ND 199 997 (OS Map 07)
porpoises can often be seen around this
beautiful corner of Harris. Sheet sleeping
Open Apr - Sep bags, which may be hired, are required. Your first
Camping: £9.00
This comfortable three star hostel is night at this hostel is not bookable but once you
located in the scenic Rackwick valley
Children £8.00 have bagged a bed it is yours for the rest of your
of Hoy, overlooking Rackwick Bay. An Adults £14.00 stay. See www.gatliff.org.uk for further information.
excellent beach is a short walk away. Rhenigidale, Isle of Harris, Western Isles, HS3 3BD
Hoy is famous for magnificent cliff E: rhenigidale@gatliff.org.uk W: www.gatliff.org.uk
scenery including the Old Man of Hoy.
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Hoy, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3NJ Rowardennan Lodge
Please check website T: 01856 873 535 E: leisure.culture@orkney.gov.uk Map ref: NS 359 992 (OS Map 56)
for prices W: www.orkney.gov.uk
Open 16 Mar - 19 Oct 2015 and
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Set on the banks of Loch Lomond
Ratagan and the Trossachs National Park,
Map ref: NG 919 198 (OS Map 33) Rowardennan Lodge offers beautiful
surroundings complete with its own
Open 2 Apr - 24 Oct 2015 and RentaHostel jetty. This youth hostel offers a range
Located on the way to Glenelg and just of facilities including a large panoramic
off the road to Skye, our cosy youth hostel lounge and is popular with families and
is set on a stunning loch side location groups. Enjoy hillwalking up Scotland’s
with breathtaking views across to the Five most southerly Munro, Ben Lomond, or
Sisters of Kintail mountain ridge. Low level fishing and relaxing by the loch side. The
walks and challenging ridge walks are all West Highland Way passes the youth
close to Ratagan and the garden is ideal Children from £13.00 hostel door and bird lovers will also
for launching kayaks for a paddle in Loch enjoy the abundance of wildlife.
Duich. Eight miles from the world-famous Adults from £16.00
Eilean Donan Castle. Some lockers in public area. Weddings available here.
Children from £15.50 Glenshiel, Kyle, Ross-shire, IV40 8HP Rowardennan, By Drymen, Glasgow, G63 0AR
Adults from £17.50 T: 01599 511 243 E: ratagan@syha.org.uk T: 01360 870 259 E: rowardennan@syha.org.uk
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Stirling Tongue Kyle of Tongue Hostel & Holiday Park
Map ref: NS 792 935 (OS Map 57) Map ref: NC 586 585 (OS Map 10)
Open all year and RentaHostel Open all year
Situated in the Old Town and historic A magnificently situated stone lodge,
quarter of Stirling, our popular youth set on the shores of the Kyle of Tongue.
hostel is a great base to explore the Once a former hunting and fishing lodge
many attractions in and around the area. dating back to 1891, this hostel offers
Located only a few minutes from Stirling wonderful views of Ben Loyal, Ben Hope
Castle and within walking distance of the and Rabbit Island. Just a short walk from
many shops, restaurants and nightlife, our Tongue Village, this hostel is the perfect
youth hostel offers en-suite rooms and base for hill walking, cycling, fishing,
a friendly and international atmosphere. photography, nature and bird watching
The popular Blair Drummond Safari Park with plenty of beaches to explore.
is easily accessible by car, as well as the As well as spacious bedrooms and a
Wallace Monument, Ochil Hills, Dollar selfcatering kitchen, camping facilities
Children from £12.50 Glen, Castle Campbell and Bridge of Allan. Children from £16.00 are also available on site.
Adults from £15.50 Meeting and function room available. Adults from £18.00 Small hostel shop available.
Sealladh Na Beinne, Tongue, By Lairg, Sutherland,
St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA IV27 4XH T: 01847 611 789
T: 01786 473 442 E: stirling@syha.org.uk E: kothostelandhp@btinternet.com
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Tobermory Torridon
Map ref: NM 506 553 (OS Map 47) Map ref: NG 903 558 (OS Map 25)
Open 31 Mar - 27 Sep 2015 and Open 6 Mar - 30 Oct 2015 plus see
RentaHostel website for details of winter opening and
One of the many brightly painted RentaHostel
buildings in Tobermory’s harbour (it’s Situated at the head of Upper Loch
the pink one!), this simple but charming Torridon in the shadow of the mountain
youth hostel is centrally located with Liathach. Our purpose built youth hostel
many sea view rooms. The beautiful provides modern practical facilities for
island of Mull offers many things to outdoor enthusiasts and families alike,
enjoy, including coastal and woodland including comfortably sized private
walking, scuba diving and pony trekking. rooms, a drying room and two large
Also visit the island of Iona, spiritual and panoramic lounges boasting views of
historic heart of Scotland, or take a trip some of the finest mountain scenery in
to Staffa to see this geologically amazing Europe. A fantastic base for hillwalkers
Children from £13.00 island. Popular with wildlife watchers, Children from £16.00 and climbers as well as those simply
Adults from £17.00 hill walkers and families looking for the Adults from £18.00 wishing to relax, enjoy the surroundings
setting of the TV show Balamory. and watch the wildlife.
Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU Torridon, By Achnasheen, Ross-shire, IV22 2EZ
T: 01688 302 481 E: tobermory@syha.org.uk T: 01445 791 284 E: torridon@syha.org.uk
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Tomintoul The Smugglers Hostel Ullapool
Map ref: NJ 170 184 (OS Map 36) Map ref: NH 130 942 (OS Map 19)
Open 1 April - 2 Nov 2015 Open 27 Mar - 24 Oct 2015 and
A small friendly hostel in the picturesque RentaHostel
village of Tomintoul, the northern Situated on the seafront, Ullapool Youth
gateway to the Cairngorms National Hostel offers wonderful views over Loch
Park. This warm and welcoming Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountain
hostel has great facilities for the range. Close to the ferry, bus, pubs, cafes
independent traveller or small groups. and seafood restaurants, our popular
The hostel offers a great base for youth hostel offers a range of facilities
activities including walking, cycling and including a dining area with views over
snowsports; with the Glenlivet Mountain the harbour. From extreme sports to
Bike Trails, Speyside Way and the Lecht nature walks, museums and music,
all on the doorstep. Home to world class Ullapool has it all. Ferries leave daily for
whisky distilleries and amazing wildlife. Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis whilst
Children from £17.00 Bookings for groups taken all year. Children from £16.00 cruises visit the Summer Isles - the whole
Adults from £19.00 Adults from £20.00 of the North West coast can be easily
explored from this small fishing village.
Main Street, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37 9EX
T: 01807 580 364 E: info@thesmugglershostel.co.uk Shore Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UJ
W: www.thesmugglershostel.co.uk T: 01854 612 254 E: ullapool@syha.org.uk
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