Scotland’s
Year of
Stories WHERE TO STAY
Booking a hostel during this exciting year couldn’t be easier and with locations right across Scotland you really are spoilt for choice.
Scotland is a land of stories. Up and down the country you’ll find myths and legends, inspiring local tales and new stories waiting to be told. Stay in a hostel during Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 and you might just create a few stories of your own.
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 offers the chance for every part of Scotland to tell its story, with a bumper schedule of events from book festivals to art exhibitions. For an up-to-date list of Year of Stories events please go to visitscotland.com/stories
Glen Nevis
Meanwhile, here are just some of the locations you can stay this year:
Edinburgh Scotland’s capital city is bursting with brilliant contrasts. Ancient buildings rub shoulders with modern architecture and the iconic Edinburgh Castle looks down from on high. The city has several hostels within easy reach of major attractions like The Royal Mile and The National Museum of Scotland. The Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is one to bookmark. Visit in August to join in with the city’s festival season including the excellent Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Stirling
The Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is perfect for groups, families and individual travellers looking to explore Scotland’s wonderful west! Near the bustling town of Fort William and Scotland’s highest peak Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis is well situated for explorers. This is real Harry Potter country with rolling hills and epic views. In fact, only 30mins away you can visit Glenfinnan Viaduct and watch the famous Jacobite Steam Train trundle by – you might recognise it from the movies.
Learn more about legendary figures from Scottish history such as William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots in Stirling. Bannockburn Visitor Centre is a ‘must visit’ attraction for history buffs which can be reached by car or public transport. Stirling Youth Hostel is set in the grounds of stunning Erskine Church, just a short walk from Stirling Castle.
Port Charlotte Whisky lovers will tell you a story or two about the Isle of Islay. Famed for its peated whiskies and beautiful island scenery, this west coast gem is a great place to stay. Book into the Port Charlotte Islay Youth Hostel – a former distillery warehouse – for the essential Islay experience.
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