Hostels and Bunkhouses in Sutherland and Caithness, Scotland

Tongue Youth Hostel is a magnificently situated Lodge on the shores of the Kyle of Tongue. The hostel has extensive views all round - among the best in Scotland.

There are miles of pristine white beaches where Grey and Common Seals can be seen basking on the sandbanks. Many species of bird and plant life inhabit the moors and shore. Salmon and sea trout fishing are available on the Kyle of Tongue, with brown trout fishing on the lochs. Come and spend time with us, you'll receive a warm welcome in a comfortable hostel.

The Cross Café Hostel is a private Hostel situated just off the main road to Wick and John O Groats in the quiet tranquil village of Lybster. A stop off point for walkers, cyclists, backpackers and tourists, before they cross the Northern plateau up to the ferries crossing to the islands.

The landscape around Durness Youth Hostel is wild and spectacular. It's a land of mountains and sea, cliffs and waterfalls, beaches and rainbows. On a clear night the starry skies are phenomenal! It is also a surfing hotspot, thanks to the great waves!

Why not stay in a real highland castle? Carbisdale Castle Youth Hostel was built for the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. Since then it has housed wealthy and influential people, and even served as a royal refuge.

The Castle has a large art collection and a collection of Italian marble statues on display in a main gallery and even a ghost. An amazing experience not to be missed. Carbisdale is set in an area of extensive natural beauty overlooking the river Kyle with many local woodland walks.