First up, wonderful building and setting. We aren't particularly fussy travellers, but there were some pretty poor aspects: 1. I've stayed in dozens of hostels across the world, and I can't recall being asked to vacate the building between 10am-3pm. Unnecessary, and if I've paid for the room (and not an inconsiderable cost either!) I should be able to come... More

I had stayed here in 1998 with my wife and returned this time with an old friend on a bit of a lads highland adventure. Well, 43+ year old lads that is, if you can give that any credibility in the 'adventure' stakes - more like two brilliantine stick insects trying to relive a youth that has long gone....and failing... More

Another great location for a hostel - near Loch Lomond. This was the 3rd hostel we stayed in on our holiday. Looks very grand from the outside. All rooms very spacious - grand entrance hall and staircases, great lounges, dining rooms and kitchen. Can see why it’s hired out for weddings and parties. Showers and loos need a refurb. Ate... More

Felt the hostel was very overrated for the price, not at all impressed with being asked to leave the premises between 10am- 3pm daily. This was very inconvenient and had it not have been for our strong protest at this it could have ruined the reason we came up to this area in the first place for a wedding down... More

Hvaing stayed here as a student 12 years ago and enjoyed it so much, I wanted to return with my husband. We were quoted a price of £85 for a double room which I thought was a bit much for a youth hostel so instead we paid £15 for shared bunk bed accommodation (single sex rooms). The youth hostel is... More