Hostelling Scotland

Hostelling Scotland
AbbreviationHostelling Scotland (HS)
Formation1931 (1931)
TypeScottish Charity SC013138
Legal statusCompany limited by guarantee SC310841
PurposeInspire all, especially young people to experience Scotland through the provision of great value and welcoming hostelling accommodation.
HeadquartersStirling, Scotland
Location
  • 53 hostels (29 HS, 24 affiliates)
Region served
Scotland
Membership13,223 (2024-25)
Official language
English, Gaelic
Chair
Claire McCorquodale
Chief Executive
Margo Paterson
AffiliationsHostelling International
Revenue£10,720,750
Staff129 Low Season
202 High Season (24/25)
WebsiteHostelling Scotland

Hostelling Scotland (SYHA; Gaelic: Comann Osdailean Òigridh na h-Alba) is part of Hostelling International and provides youth hostel accommodation in Scotland. As of September 2025 the organisation represents 53 hostels: 29 run by Hostelling Scotland and 24 affiliates.

Hostelling Scotland is a self-funding charitable organisation, and as a not-for-profit business invests all surplus back into the organisation, both to develop the network and to improve older hostels.