Glen Nevis Youth Hostel re-opens after £2.1m revamp

Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel in Fort William has re-opened following an extensive eight-month redevelopment project. Is has seen the youth hostel stripped back to the bare shell, transforming it into an exciting contemporary living space. The £2.1m renovation project highlights the organisation’s commitment to a continual programme of modernisation across the network by…

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A beautiful house in a commanding position

A delightful arts and crafts country house with a self-contained apartment and far-reaching views is now available. Presented for sale by Galbraith,  Nether Tillyrie House lies in the county of Kinross-shire, approximately two miles to the north-west of Milnathort in Perthshire. It sits in an elevated position amidst picturesque countryside and commanding the most outstanding views…

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Big makeover is revealed for Scottish youth hostelling

Scotland’s youth hostels are to be given a new branding, which will give it a fresh image. Previously known as the Scottish Youth Hostels Association (SYHA), the organisation has changed its trading name following a strategic review. The much-loved 87-year-old hostelling accommodation provider will now be known as Hostelling Scotland. Their new-look logo reflects the…

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Explore Scotland’s beauty from the comfort of your armchair

Scotland’s great outdoors is being brought into our homes this week in a new TV show. The two episodes of Roads Less Travelled – The Heart of Scotland, will be broadcast on BBC Two Scotland from 7-9pm, on Wednesday, 27 December, and Thursday, 28 December. This year, Scotland’s best known outdoors man, Cameron McNeish, is…

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Glen Nevis hostel gets a major revamp

Visitors to the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel will be in for a treat when they visit next year. SYHA Hostelling Scotland has announced a major redevelopment project at the facility, to give it a major revamp. The project is a key part of SYHA’s long-term strategic plan, which includes a continual programme of modernisation across…

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Two Scottish youth hostels celebrate landmark anniversaries

SYHA Hostelling Scotland appeals for special memories and cherished moments from Gairloch Sands and Ratagan Youth Hostels as they both reach an 85-year milestone in May This month both Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel and Ratagan Youth Hostel celebrate their 85th birthdays having been part of the SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) network from the earliest days…

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SYHA opens new summer youth hostel in Edinburgh

SYHA Hostelling Scotland widens its quality budget accommodation offering in Edinburgh over the summer months with the addition of 143 en-suite rooms at the new Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel in the heart of the capital.  SYHA Hostelling Scotland (SYHA) is delighted to announce the opening of Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel, from 17 July…

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