New Lanark surprises and delights in equal measure

By Kenny Smith | August 22, 2018

For years I’ve harboured a longing to go to New Lanark. It’s a foible that has completely baffled my nearest and dearest, whose reaction the first time I suggested a day at enlightened mill owner Robert Owen’s settlement was a look of blank incomprehension, followed – once she had realised I wasn’t joking – by…

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

By Kenny Smith | July 9, 2018

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

By Kenny Smith | May 22, 2018

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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Mountain bike festival returns to Scotland

By Kenny Smith | April 23, 2018

Lovers of the outdoors, both on and off the bike, are in for a treat this summer, at the Cream o’ the Croft Mountain Bike Festival. Supported by EventScotland – part of VisitScotland’s events directorate, the event makes a much-anticipated return to Comrie Croft, Braincroft, Perthshire, the award-winning green tourism destination, mountain bike trail centre…

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Big makeover is revealed for Scottish youth hostelling

By Reporter | February 26, 2018

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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Revamped Edinburgh hotel beats projections in its first year

By Reporter | February 21, 2018

A revamped Edinburgh hotel has brought in a higher amount of revenue that was expected in its first year. Located on the Royal Mile, the first new look aparthotel from global operator, Aparthotels Adagio, is celebrating its one year anniversary with impressive end of year results. The hotel is reporting over £4.62 million pounds of…

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Explore Scotland’s beauty from the comfort of your armchair

By Reporter | December 21, 2017

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

By Reporter | November 14, 2017

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

By Reporter | May 18, 2017

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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