Make it an unforgettable summer in Scotland
Glasgow's Summer Festivals
Our pick of sizzling summer festivals coming up in Scotland's biggest city...
West End Festival 

Don't miss Glasgow's largest festival which kicks off this weekend. Venues, streets and parks will be brimming with activity throughout June (til June 30th) with hundreds of events to choose from - many of them free!
Glasgow Mela

Head to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday, June 23rd for the biggest multicultural festival in the country. With live music, roaming street performers and food from around the world, you'll want to be part of this fun celebration.
Summer Nights

 The Summer Nights at the Bandstand Festival returns to Kelvingrove Park in July and August . The line-up includes Bloc Party, Teenage Fanclub and Caro Emerald. It's just a 5 minute walk from Glasgow Youth Hostel too!
Reasons to go...Inverness
Plan your Highland getaway, visit Loch Ness and tell us if you catch sight of Nessie!
Summer is the best time to visit the capital of the Highlands.

It may be one of Scotland's smaller cities but Inverness offers more than its size would suggest. Check out one of the country's most exciting festivals, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival , discover great pubs, restaurants and impressive castles. Check out our guide to Inverness and book your stay at Inverness Youth Hostel today!
More hostels opening
We're excited to be opening three extra youth hostels soon...just in time for summer! Perth Youth Hostel opens on June 21st, Glasgow Metro opens on June 27th and Edinburgh Metro opens on July 5th. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Affiliate focus: Howmore
The thatched crofters' hostel at Howmore is a comfortable and convenient stop-off for cyclists and walkers on The Hebridean Way.

Located on the second largest island of the Outer Hebrides , this hostel has 16 beds and a self-catering kitchen. With spectacular ocean views you'll hear corncrakes calling on summer nights. Events to look out for this summer are South Uist Games on July 17th and Uist's summer music festival Eilean Dorcha , a.k.a. 'The Friendly Festival' on the last weekend in July.
Your NC500 Adventure
In their latest video, travel bloggers Watch Me See and Wayfaring Kiwi take you on the ultimate NC500 Adventure, which has been voted as one of the top coastal road trips in the world!
Planning a special trip this September or October?

Why not book our Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel which is available for exclusive private hire? Wake up to magical views of one of Scotland's finest beaches and explore miles of unspoilt coastline - you can even enjoy freshly-laid eggs for breakfast!
Welcome to the team
We are pleased to welcome Hostelling Scotland's new Reservations Manager Catherine Smith. With her she brings over 20 years of hospitality experience.
If you have any enquiries Catherine and the Reservations team are happy to help!
Call: 0345 293 7373 or email.
More great news...
We have been busy supporting student placements in Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh youth hostels in April and May, in partnership with New College Lanarkshire. Next month we will welcome four Explorer Funded groups to our hostels, supporting disadvantaged young people. We will also welcome unpaid carers to have a valuable break through our partnership with Respitality and welcome disadvantaged families on a short holiday through the ScotSpirit project.

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