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House Hostel Wake up in the World’S Best Hostel FEATURING... AMAZING SURFING LOCATIONS: GEOCACHING SCOTLAND TRAIN TRIUMPH 18 IN THE MOVIES PLUS FAMILY TRIPS 2018 SCOTLAND’S HOSTELLING CHARITY HELPING YOU DISCOVER THE REAL SCOTLAND CITY WALKS TAKE IT EASY AND SOAK UP THE CULTURE WHERE TO NEXT? EXPLORE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED WWW.HOSTELLINGSCOTLAND.ORG.UK WELCOME Three to try VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY Welcome to the 2018 issue of Scottish Hosteller Magazine, packed full of great articles to help you to get the best out of your time in Scotland. GET ACTIVE There’s running (p15) but not as you know it, we Canicross p15 pull on our snowshoes (p24) as a great alternative winter activity and head off the beaten track (p22) to check out some lesser- known Munros. Slow down and connect with nature (p49) or discover the best way to take in the sights of our towns and cities (p62). Hint, it’s not by car! Our hostel managers share their top tips for eating like a local (p69) and hidden gems (p37) to help EXPLORE Geocaching p28 you explore somewhere new. For families, there’s treasure hunting with a twist (p28) while mum of two, Kirsty, gives us a first-hand look at hostelling with little ones in tow. Don’t forget you can Hostelling Scotland is a self-funding charity. SEE HOW Since 1931 it’s been our mission to make more stay-up-to date with all the latest of Scotland more accessible to more people than anyone else. We do this by providing great hostelling news by signing up to value, welcoming accommodation in the best our monthly e-newsletter via our locations across the nation. GREEN Committed to our charitable objectives, we website. enable young people and families, who WE ARE otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the LEARN chance to experience Scotland and develop PAGE 44 their skills for life, learning and work. Natural remedies p49 Amy Pierzchalo, editor ‘We’re so much more than just a bed for the night’ 2018 IN THIS ISSUE 04 Upfront family hostelling. Explore take the strain and walk 73 Our affiliates The latest news for the road less travelled and our cities Hostelling Scotland’s hostellers in Scotland discover the west coast network of affiliate 66 Food and drink hostels around the 15 Get active 44 Learn Hostellers share some country Anyone for walkies? We We tell you about our recipes and why we hit the beach, climb some green credentials, love local produce. Plus: 74 Let’s be social Munros and pull on our explain how to read the new whisky distilleries We reveal the winners of snowshoes landscape, take time out on the rise last year’s photography and watch the skies competition, plus share 28 Explore 70 Further afield your pictures using We go on a treasure hunt 54 Culture Focus on hostels in #hostellingscotland with a difference, uncover Scotland’s movie Ireland, Slovenia, Belgium, Aberdeen and take the locations, let the train Australia and Finland JOIN US! Hostelling is a great way to explore Scotland. Where will your membership take you? Join Hostelling Scotland and enjoy access to more than 4,000 youth hostels in 90 countries worldwide. Visit www.hostellingscotland.org.uk or telephone 0345 293 7373. Scottish Youth Hostels Association (also known as SYHA or Hostelling Scotland) is a registered Scottish charity No.SC013138 and a company limited by guarantee, 2018 SCOTTISH HOSTELLER 3 registered in Scotland, No. SC310841. Registered Office 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling, FK8 2JA. UPFRONT NEW AND NOTABLE EVENTS FOR HOSTELLERS IN SCOTLAND MEMBERSHIP A MEMBERSHIP TO BE PROUD OF! Discover the real Scotland with us and feel As if this wasn’t enough, membership of good every time you stay! Hostelling Scotland gives you access to over As a member of Hostelling Scotland you not 4,000 hostels around the world with dual only gain access to a network of hostels in membership of Hostelling International and some of the finest locations in Scotland, but you’ll also save money on a host of visitor you can also feel good knowing that you’ve attractions, retail outlets and travel services helped us in the delivery of our charitable across Scotland. objectives giving young people, who PRICES FROM otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity the chance to experience Scotland and develop Visit www.hostellingscotland.org.uk £6 their skills for life, learning and work. for more details. HOSTELLING SCOTLAND CHIEF EXECUTIVE The most beautiful Margo Paterson, country in the world! Chief Executive Officer 2017 has been another It only goes to show that we future in an increasingly partners we are planning successful year thanks to the really do offer great value, competitive market. exciting youth engagement support of our members, flexible accommodation in the Extensive improvements projects, inspiring the next guests and our dedicated best locations across Scotland! and upgrades to our Aberdeen generation of hostellers. teams who continue to And Scotland’s popularity Youth Hostel, the beginning Since 1931 it’s been our ensure that everyone who can certainly be seen in our of a major redevelopment mission to make more of stays with us has the best visitor numbers, with an project at Glen Nevis and the Scotland accessible to more possible experience. additional 14,000 guests development of the Hostelling people than anyone else, and Scotland hit the headlines in staying with us compared to Scotland brand reflect our this remains true today. 2017 when it was voted “The the same period last year. long-term commitment to I hope you enjoy this issue most beautiful country in the 2017 was also a year of modernisation across the of Scottish Hosteller and that world” by readers of The change. In June we said a fond network and to raising the it inspires you to visit our Rough Guide. In a recent poll, farewell to friend and profile of hostelling in hostels where a warm their readers voted on colleague Keith Legge whose Scotland. welcome awaits you. Thank Scotland’s top places to visit passion and dedication has 2018 is the Year of Young you for your support and - and I’m pleased to say we given the organisation a People in Scotland and we look forward to seeing have a youth hostel in them all. strong foundation for the working with a wide range of you soon. 4 SCOTTISH HOSTELLER 2018 UPFRONT NEW BRANDING NEW LOOK. NEW NAME. RENEWED VISION Since 1931, SYHA has welcomed visitors from years as we have been in the first. all over the world, providing affordable, As a result, we’re making some important welcoming accommodation in some of the changes and we can’t wait to share them with best locations in the country. you. Powered by our members, focused on our visitors and mindful of our communities, we’re What’s in a name? committed to helping everyone to discover the For simplicity and clarity, we’ll be known as real Scotland. Hostelling Scotland. Designed to be even more Looking to 2031 and beyond, we’ve welcoming, and intended as an invitation to get completed a thorough review of our brand, to involved (hostelling is a doing word, after all) it make sure we’re as relevant in the next 100 leaves the viewer in no doubt as to what to do, and where to do it. Blue sky thinking You’ll notice the change to our colour. Unmistakably Scottish, we’ve adopted the unique hue of the Saltire as our corporate blue. Little changes, big improvements Bear with us. Part of our overall modernisation you’ll soon see our new brand look in communications, signage, uniforms, merchandise and a new website. ‘OUR PLACE IS YOURS’ MILLBURN ACADEMY ENSURES A WARM WELCOME TO INVERNESS YOUTH HOSTEL Third-year Millburn Academy further develop the excellent students were involved in a live relationship we have enjoyed brief to submit a design for a with Inverness Youth Hostel. The painted mural that would not live process of designing and only welcome hostellers from all formally presenting their ideas over the world but also convey has provided pupils with an something of the identity of the excellent opportunity not only to local area. Forty-four pupils aged enhance their creative skills but 13 to 15 were involved in also their communication and submitting designs, giving them presentation skills. essential experience of the The team from the Inverness world of work. Dulux Centre kindly donated Gavin Maclean, Rector of all the paint for the mural Millburn Academy, said: “This project and Hostelling Scotland 15 year-old Milburn Academy Pupil Reanne MacRae won the school’s live project session Millburn Academy has are very grateful for this to design a large mural for Hostelling Scotland’s Inverness Youth Hostel, situated welcomed the opportunity to fantastic support. next door to the school 2018 SCOTTISH HOSTELLER 5 UPFRONT GLEN NEVIS REFURB BUILDING HOSTELLING FOR THE FUTURE A major redevelopment programme at Glen members and guests, understanding their restructuring of the youth hostel. The new Nevis Youth Hostel, which began in October needs and developing our network to offer design created an improved and more 2017, will transform the current hostel into a them the best possible hostelling spacious hostel with additional public rooms, contemporary environment offering terrific experience.” improved washrooms and smaller shared value for money and flexible accommodation The redevelopment project couldn’t have rooms, allowing Glen Nevis to be fully with a mix of private en-suite rooms and come at a better time, as the iconic Scottish prepared for the high demand for year-round shared accommodation.
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