Here, youll get free tea and coffee to warm you up during chilly months plus theres a wellstocked onsite bar. For the series whats in a song, pianist leslie howard notes that the lyrics were inspired by a dark chapter in scottish history. Providing budget accommodation with 141 beds, glasgow youth hostel offers a range of private and multishare rooms and a selfcatering apartment which sleeps up to 8 people. Dec 26, 2010 carbisdale castle with 40 bedrooms dubbed the castle of spite goes up for sale for. Loch lomond and the trossachs national park hostels. Glen affric is listed in the caledonian pinewood inventory, and contains the third largest area of ancient caledonian pinewoods in scotland. Can you prebook the campsite or is it firstcome, firstserved. History of the local arrochar youth hostels ardgartan, glen loin. Loch lomond conference centre and youth hostel nat os gis mastermap, april 2010. Cruise loch lomond offers you the opportunity to experience the serenity, outdoor activity and hill walking of the bonnie banks of loch lomond from the comfort of one of six vessels. Lochness hostel is a 5 star top quality, purpose built hostel newly built in 2007 with superb facilities.
Many loch ness youth hostels have uninterrupted views of the water. Its a bit over half an hour by road and much the same by train to balloch. Providing budget accommodation with 141 beds, glasgow youth hostel offers a range of private and multishare rooms and a selfcatering apartment which sleeps up to 8. The loch is surrounded by hills, including ben lomond on the eastern shore, which is 974 metres 3,196 ft in height and the most southerly of the scottish munro peaks. Glasgow youth hostel is situated in the west end of scotlands largest city, overlooking kelvingrove park. Loch lomond and the trossachs in history and legend. Many of us can sing along to loch lomond, the old scottish tune. Cruise loch lomond embark on a voyage of discovery sailing on both loch lomond and loch katrine, the waterbus.
The international youth hostel conference at the shandon hydro, gareloch. It is mentioned in various adventures in the hands or paws of these two. We done the 1 hour speedboat tour round loch lomond with. Although based in and around the loch lomond and the trossachs national park area, we are also happy to work in other parts of scotland. Top loch lomond and the trossachs national park landmarks. Similarly, lakes named loch broom, big loch, greendale loch, and loch lomond can be found in nova scotia, along with loch leven in newfoundland, and loch leven in saskatchewan. Loch lomond is a popular leisure destination and is featured in the song the bonnie banks o loch lomond. Top sights in loch lomond and the trossachs national park. Youth hostels are a cost effective way of seeing the sites in loch lomond, trossachs national park and scotland have to offer. The song prominently features loch lomond, the largest scottish loch, located between the counties of dunbartonshire and stirlingshire. For a foretaste of the experiences we offer, click here to view our photogallery. Loch lomond and the trossachs national park campgrounds. Corrour railway station glasgow to fort william line is the highest mainline railway station in the uk and the youth hostel is a short, approximately 20 minute walk from the station along a wellmade track. Located on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and.
Situated in rowardennan, at the foot of ben lomond, and on the west highland way with spacious, comfortable bunk rooms, a large dining kitchen where you can cook your own meals, large lounge with woodstove, hot showers and a great drying room, the bunkhouse is an ideal haven after your hard day in the great outdoors. Book budget youth hostel and affiliated independent hostel accommodation in scotland with private and shared rooms, perfect for budget travellers, students, groups, families and backpackers. Find a special offer and get the best deal while you visit loch lomond and the trossachs. Discover beautiful loch lomond lodges, cottages, hotels and selfcatering accommodation. Loch lomond is a freshwater scottish loch which crosses the highland boundary fault, often considered the boundary between the lowlands of central scotland and the highlands. Please help us to keep this marvelous project open by making a small donation to our justgiving site. Loch lomond is a famous location in scotland for many reasons but one of them is definitely to do with a song a poignant anthem of loss and sadness that is known throughout the world. There will be many photo opportunities, before we head to loch lomond and the trossachs national park, which boasts some of the most beautiful views in scotland. Our eco hostel has a fully equipped selfcatering kitchen but no fridge. Overall, rowardennan youth hostel is good value for money. Situated on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and drinks. The inversnaid bunkhouse is a unique scottish hostel in the stirling and loch lomond area with facilities catered for travellers and walkers including our outside. Are there any historical sites close to rowardennan lodge youth hostel. Rowardennan youth hostel, rowardennan updated 2020 prices.
Cruises arrive and depart from rowardennan youth hostel jetty. Rowardennan youth hostel jetty depart luss arrivedepart rowardennan youth hostel jetty arrive. Get a taste for scottish history and stay in a converted 18thcentury farmhouse. From the earliest artificial islands or crannogs, through the affairs of the dukes of lennox, the mcfarlanes, the colquhouns of luss, the macgregors, the buchanans and the dukes of montrose, loch lomonds history has seen the establishment of religious settlements, the incursions of the vikings and the deeds of rob roy. For me and my true love will never never never meet again on the bonny, bonny banks. After this, we will head to ardlui hotel and marina, to settle rumbling stomachs with tea and coffee and a bite to eat not included and beautiful views across the marina and loch. Corrour railway station glasgow to fort william line is the highest mainline railway station in the uk and the hostel is a short, approximately 20 minute walk from the station along a wellmade track. Loch lomond and the trossachs in history and legend p. Extract from syha loch lomond and trossachs guide, 1935. Hostelling scotland book direct for best price guaranteed.
Always a remote hostel, loch ossian is today a traditionallystyled eco hostel, set in the remote wilderness of rannoch moor. A vanity unit with sink and mirror are provided in each room at rowardennan hostel, and many come with views over the loch or forest. In fact, the hostel is like an old castle and is located about 500m away from the. Cruise loch lomond 01 702356, cruise loch lomond departs 9. Scotlands two main hostelling organisations are hostelling scotland or the scottish youth hostel association and scottish independent hostels through which you can book your bed. History of the local arrochar youth hostels ardgartan, glen loin and inverbeg history of the local youth hostels history of the local youth hostels below we have the history of. The lochside hostel your hostel choice on the banks of loch. Ive seen recommendations in various places for the lock lomond youth hostel, with the syha website as the link, but there doesnt seem to be. Situated on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and. For a lowlevel walk the whole family can enjoy, try the ardess hidden history trail. Perishables can be kept cool in the north facing washrooms or in the loch. Perfectly situated on the waters edge, the hostel sits on the west highland way and at the foot of ben lomond, scotlands most southerly munro.
High mountains on one side, too tall to see the tops from the bus window, and the glorious blue and green of loch lomond on the other side. Most hostel beds and rooms can be booked in advance, and we recommend doing so whenever possible to avoid disappointment. Try a taster of the west highland way top 20 treks in the world national geographic joining rambler cruise options. We provide a vast range of scottish books, maps, calendars, postcards, greetings c. Dulcimerica 185 loch lomond mountain dulcimer youtube. Book budget youth hostel and affiliated independent hostel accommodation in scotland with private and shared rooms, perfect for budget travellers, students. Ns38se 41 ns 36587 83652 clock house former stables architect. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. Ben lomond bunkhouse is great hostel for anyone taking on the challenge of the west highland way. Following preliminary meetings in 1930s, the scottish youth hostels association was. The 10 best loch lomond and the trossachs national park. Media in category youth hostels in scotland the following 74 files are in this category, out of 74 total.
Cheap hostels near dumbarton, scotland discounted hostel. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel sits in an idyllic location on the bonny banks of loch lomond. Loch ossian youth hostel, corrour hostel visitscotland. The lochside hostel is perched on the banks of loch ness, with direct access to the waters edge, and stunning views up and down the loch. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel, rowardennan 2020 prices. Loch lomond youth hostel loch lomond loch lomond youth hostel. Our directory offers all the tourist information you will need to plan a successful holiday to loch lomond and includes things to do, restaurants and watersports on the loch. Luss is a lovely little place on loch lomond the lovely houses lead to the pier where the views are.
The lodge offers a wide range of private rooms and comfortable shared accommodation with. Lochside is a 16 years old and over hostel nestled on the banks of loch ness offering a warm, friendly spot to spend a night while searching for a glimpse of nessie. With kirsty mitchell, fiona bell, john bett, paul blair. Loch ness hostel great hostels in loch ness, scotland. Some hostels are also independently or privately operated.
Loch lomond youth hostel has the reputation of being one of the scottish youth hostel associations best. Ive seen recommendations in various places for the lock lomond youth hostel, with the syha website as the link, but there doesnt seem to be one by that name. From walking and cycling to sightseeing, spas and seaplanes, let us help plan your visit, vacation or staycation. The loch lomond youth hostel belongs to the official syha scottish youth hostels association and is located in the trossachs national park at loch lomond, one of the most famous lochs lake in scotland. The great glen hostel is an independent hostel in south laggan, a little hamlet at the heart of scotlands great glen, 20 miles north of fort william and 10 miles south of loch ness. Stunning scenery, cruises and watersports, mountains and more. There are lots of fascinating facts about loch lomond but the very first thing you should know is that its close to glasgow, scotlands largest city. Bcc lochness hostel at bearnock is a luxury, puposebuilt hostel in tranquil glen urquhart, just a few miles from the world famous urquhart castle and the loch ness monster. Outdoor activities at loch lomond, with loch lomond.
May 12, 2014 the scottish youth hostels association syha was founded in 1931 and, although initially centred on edinburgh and the borders, youth hostels were also starting up in other regions that year, including loch ossian. The hostel provides comfortable budget selfcatering accommodation with all the facilities you need for your adventures in the highlands. Lomond books wholesale books, calendars, postcards, maps. I dropped in at balmaha bunkhouse after taking the train from glasgow and then the bus from balloch. In fact, the hostel is like an old castle and is located about 500m away from the shore on a little hill. Loch garry was named by those who settled in the area, clan macdonell of glengarry, after the wellknown loch their clan is from, loch garry in scotland. In this fascinating book, john ransom, who has lived in the area for many years, tells. Apr 04, 2020 backpacking scotland offers up the opportunity to explore a vast array of landscapes. We also provide information on things to do whilst on your holiday in loch lomond and the trossachs national park which include local restaurants, tours, walks and more. Each hostel is set among the stunning views of loch lomond and the trossachs. Loch lomond is also, by chance, the name of a reallife brand of. Glasgow is in a superb place to start your journey to the wilderness.
Loch ossian youth hostel is a small, homely eco youth hostel, situated on the banks of loch ossian with exquisite views. Loch lomond is a scottish manufactured brand of whiskey that both captain haddock and snowy enjoy. Situated at the foot of ben lomond its in an ideal location if youre venturing up the mountain for the day. The part of scotland which contains loch lomond and the trossachs. It is a large hostel with 160 beds built on the site of robert the bruces hunting lodge, it retains many original features including a sweeping staircase with vast stained glass window and ballroom. Due to the importance of this woodland it has been classified as a national nature reserve since 2002, and holds several other conservation designations. The youth hostels of scotland the spectator archive. Youth hostel accommodation in loch lomond scotland loch. Welcome to scotlands premier holiday and day visit destination. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of loch lomond with its own jetty and panoramic views across the loch. This song seems to have meaning for people who have never been to loch lomond, but find the sentiment or the melody inspires them to visit. The lodge offers a wide range of private rooms and comfortable shared accommodation with separate washroom facilities. Loch ossian youth hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or foot. A picturesque building with a stunning view of loch lomond, this is a great place to stay if you are climbing ben lomond or hiking along the west highland way.
Loch in last month, 720 square miles of britains finest scenery became scotlands first national park. Budget travel guide to glasgow and loch lomond and the. Best hostels in loch lomond and the trossachs national park, scotland. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel hostelling scotland. Loch lomond facts plan your visit must see scotland. History of the local arrochar youth hostels ardgartan, glen loin and inverbeg. The loch lomond arms hotel is an award winning country pub with bedrooms in the picturesque village of luss, within the breathtaking loch lomond. The bonnie banks o loch lomond, or simply loch lomond for short, is a wellknown traditional scottish song roud no. The hostel is cosy with a relaxed atmosphere and everyone i met was friendly. Situated 12 miles outside glasgow city centre, dumbarton is a picturesque town steeped in history and there are also a number of events held throughout the year to keep you entertained.
On the banks of loch lomond by drymen, rowardennan, loch lomond and the. Three lochs hostel helps is run by project 81 youth and community centre to help our sustainability. Book a tour or some outdoor activities with your hostel and make your journey a little bit more special. From wandering the streets of the big cities and trekking in the highlands to island hoping around the hebrides, scotland has plenty to keep budget backpackers busy. The city has plenty of cheap budget hostels for anyone wanting a enjoy big night out before you travel north to loch lomond. Loch lomond in scotland is steeped in scottish history and heritage. Best hostels in loch lomond and the trossachs national park.
Lomond books are the leading scottish book wholesaler, publisher and distributor in scotland for scottish interest product aimed at the tourism, heritage and gift market. Thus glasgow looks after the hostels of the loch lomond trossachs group, ayr the hostels of the southwest, edinburgh the border group, aberdeen the hostels around the cairngorm mountains, while a special committee from the edinburgh. Browse the list above for details on all our hostels in loch ness and book loch ness hostels with no booking fee. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel rowardennan rowardennan lodge youth hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of loch lomond with its own jetty and panoramic views across the loch. All the loch ness hostel rooms are read more ensuite, tastefully decorated and equipped for the discerning traveler. Loch lomond is just an hour away and is accessible by bus, car, bike and you can even walk it if you have the legs and the determination to do so. Straight away, out of balloch, the scenery changed. Bing futch teaches the scottish classic loch lomond in dad tuning on mountain dulcimer. Top loch lomond and the trossachs national park tours. Access the inaccessible and complete a one way 7 mile stretch through ancient oak woodlands. With so much to offer active travellers or visitors after a quiet glasgow holiday with plenty of scenery, dumbarton hostels are popular as ever.