Howmore at 50

Posted on March 2, 2017By admin235

We celebrated 50 years at Howmore in September 2016

Hebridean Walking Way launched April 2017

Posted on April 27, 2017By Julian Paren

The Hebridean Walking Way passes through Howmore and Berneray

Hebridean Way Cycle Route

Posted on March 2, 2017By admin235

The ‘Hebridean Way Cycle route ’ is a self-guided journey through the islands from Barra to the Port of Ness exploring the fine scenery in the Outer Hebrides

Berneray Week 2017

Posted on March 21, 2017By Julian Paren

Berneray Week runs from Friday 14 to Saturday 22 July For more information visit the Berneray Community website

Harris Mountain Festival 2017

Posted on March 22, 2017By Julian Paren

Details of the activities this year have been announced

Follow us on Facebook

Posted on March 22, 2017By Julian Paren

Like us and talk to us through Facebook to link with people you meet hostelling.

Our Hostels

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Berneray Hostel

BHEARNARAIGH – Berneray Hostel (Click image to enlarge to full size) A hostel with great views and atmosphere set in a lively island community. It is possible to walk around the island in a day. There are magnificent beaches adjacent to the hostel and on the west side of the island. The northern coast is Read More ...

Howmore Hostel

TOBHA MOR (HOWMORE) In the heart of the South Uist machair, next to the ruins of a 13th Century monastery Howmore has been a popular hostel since it opened in 1966. Sea, sand dunes and machair are within strolling distance, as is some of the Hebrides best hill walking. The hostel looks eastwards towards Hecla Read More ...

Rhenigidale Hostel

REINIGEADAL Rhenigidale Hostel – explore rugged mountains & haunting Loch Seaforth. A village at the end of the road, in a secluded bay with views over the Minch to Skye & NW Scotland. Once it could only be reached by sea or by footpath over the hills. It is still possible to walk along the old Read More ...

Author of A Survey of the Thatched Buildings of Scotland addresses the Trust’s AGM

Posted onJune 26, 2017June 27, 2017AuthorJulian Paren

Zoe Herbert kindly attended the AGM of the Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust and gave a talk on her recently published survey. The complete survey can be accessed through this link. The relevant pages for Howmore and Berneray can be accessed from our web pages on the hostels.

Walkers and Cyclists welcome at Rhenigidale

Posted onJune 2, 2017June 2, 2017AuthorJulian Paren

VisitScotland has assessed Rhenigidale Hostel as a worthy recipient of the Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome accolades.

VisitScotland awards Berneray Hostel two stars

Posted onMay 17, 2017May 17, 2017AuthorJulian Paren

The Trustees of the Gatliff Trust are overjoyed that the programme of modernisation and renovation at Berneray has led to it being classified a two-star hostel. Now all the Gatliff Hostels have two stars. The marking scheme is strict and our expectations were for a single star. But the hard work and attention to detail Read More …