Armed Forces

Free membership for the Armed Forces

Hostelling Scotland offer all UK Armed Forces personnel FREE annual membership. As a member of Hostelling Scotland, you can get discounts with a range of local and national companies by showing your membership card. Each hostel has a list of the local benefits available to members, and a list of national discounts is available here - Membership Benefits.

When it comes to action and adventure, Scotland is one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the world. From orienteering and cycling to full on sports like climbing, white water rafting and snowboarding, there is a huge choice of activities available. No one is better placed to provide access to some of the country’s most incredible and challenging locations than SYHA. We have around 60 hostels across the country ranging from remote cottages to Victorian and Georgian mansions as well as modern purpose-designed buildings. We even have our own Castle in the Highlands. SYHA can help with organising all aspects of your trip or you could even choose from one of our activity holidays. If you haven’t been hostelling before or for many years you may be pleasantly surprised by the standard of accommodation now on offer. Most hostels have private rooms available, many with en-suite facilities. Whether travelling on your own, as part of a group or with friends and family, you will always find a warm welcome and plenty of good company at our Hostels. During the winter months you can hire properties exclusively through our Rentahostel scheme. For less than £10 per head you and your group can have free run of the building and come and go as you please.

Fill in the Armed Forces application form  Application Form PDF and return freepost to:
Armed Forces Membership, Hostelling Scotland, Freepost XR85, 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling, FK8 2BR
or call our membership hotline 01786 891400. 


SYHA is a member assosciation of the International Youth Hostelling Federation. Our members have access to 4500+ hostels in over 60 countries, as well as the best hostels in Scotland.

Scottish Youth Hostel Association
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