Hostelling Scotland gears up for busy season

SCOTLAND’S youth hostels are preparing to welcome back visitors. Hostelling Scotland, which runs nearly 60 sites, said “early indications suggest it is going to be a busy year ahead”. The charity highlighted the popularity of its 16 dog-friendly “WoofHostels”. “Since 2019, when Hostelling Scotland’s first dog friendly hostel was introduced, WoofHostelling has become increasingly popular…

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Hostelling Scotland sites all open again

ALL of the sites operated by Hostelling Scotland are now up and running again following the lockdowns. It marks the first time in more than two years that the charity’s 29 youth hostels are all open again. Margo Paterson, the boss at Hostelling Scotland, said: “The [past] couple of years will long be remembered as…

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Hostelling Scotland begins phased opening of network

Hostelling Scotland has announced a phased reopening of its youth hostel and affiliate hostel network across Scotland. Hostel teams are looking forward to welcoming back adventure seeking hostellers, keen to explore everything that Scotland has to offer. The not for profit, self-funded charity is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2021, and following the latest easing…

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Celebrating 90 years of Scottish hostelling

Hostelling Scotland celebrated its 90th birthday on Scotland. Previously known as the Scottish Youth Hostels Association, to mark this major milestone the self-funded charity is introducing all babies born in the month of February 2021 to the world of hostelling by offering them a free lifetime membership (worth £150). Since 1931, the organisation’s mission has…

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Hostelling Scotland to temporarily close its network

Hostelling Scotland has today announced the temporary closure of all 33 youth hostels within its network across the country with immediate effect – and until further notice. Following the latest Government guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Hostelling Scotland hash taken the decision. It is a self-funding charitable organisation with 33 hostels located…

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Discover ‘Braw Buildings’ later this summer

Hostelling Scotland is inviting young people and families to apply for Braw Buildings 2019. This will give them the opportunity to explore some of Scotland’s most fascinating buildings, whilst at the same time exploring a new area of the country. This is the second year that the charity, which launched in 1931, has partnered with…

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Scotland’s youth hostels open for the summer

All 34 youth hostels in Hostelling Scotland’s network are now open for the summer. They are ready to welcome visitors to #GoHostelling and explore all that the real Scotland has to offer. From cities to islands, beaches to hills and mountains and all points in between, Hostelling Scotland offers a wide range of private, en-suite…

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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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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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