by HostelsScotland | Jan 21, 2019 | Edinburgh, Scotland History, Things To Do
The new Mary Queen of Scots film starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie has just hit cinemas in Scotland, so we thought we should explore the places where the real Scottish Queen visited, lived, dined and was held captive in and around Scotland’s capital city,...
by HostelsScotland | Nov 20, 2018 | St Andrews, Things To Do
St Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day, and what better way to spend it than in the town namesake of Scotland’s patron saint? St. Andrews turns into a hive of activity on Saint Andrew’s Day, and 2018 will be no different! From...
by HostelsScotland | Oct 26, 2018 | Edinburgh, Inverness, Scotland, Scotland History, St Andrews
Did you know that Edinburgh, St. Andrews and Inverness are three of the most haunted places in the world? It’s no surprise really, when you dig deep into the history of these areas: witch hunts, bloody battles, and murders have all occurred in the main tourist...
by HostelsScotland | Sep 11, 2018 | Scotland, St Andrews, Things To Do
If St. Andrews were a gem, it would be a diamond; filled with cute cafes, boutique shops, majestic castles, this sleepy seaside town on the east coast of Scotland is a must-see. There are plenty of things to do in St Andrews. Relax with a pot of tea and a scone in one...
by HostelsScotland | Sep 6, 2018 | Edinburgh, Scotland
Today Cowgate Edinburgh is better known today as the heart of the city’s party scene, home to popular bars and nightclubs such as Subway, Opium, The Three Sisters, Stramash and Sneaky Pete’s. However, as you’ll soon discover there is a lot more that...