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TGO
30% off annual subscription

Subscribe to TGO, the UK’s leading hillwalking magazine, to find the inspiration for your next adventure. For the last 30 years, TGO magazine has been inspiring its readers with gear reviews, intriguing features, exhilarating walks and news. TGO is written by hillwalkers for hillwalkers and all our writers are widely respected authors and journalists in the outdoors industry.

Follow the link below, choose subscriptions then Sub club discount, then enter your SYHA membership number. Alternatively, call our subscriptions hotline on: 0141 302 7718

www.tgomagazine.co.uk 


ORDNANCE SURVEY
20% off OS Explorer maps, OS Landranger maps, OS Explorer maps - Active and OS Landranger maps - Active.

Ordnance Survey, Britain’s national mapping agency provides maps and outdoor essentials to all those who love to exercise in the great outdoors. From detailed maps for walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and climbers, to digital mapping products for those who like their gadgets on the go, Ordnance Survey is the hub of outdoor exploration online.

Redemption Code: SYHA09

Offer available online www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/syhaoffer
or by calling Tel: 08456 05 05 05


POCKET MOUNTAINS
25% off all pocket mountain books

Pocket Mountains is Scotland's leading publisher of outdoors books. Walkers can choose from a new series of shorter walks guides or from the original Pocket Mountains mountain classics, which cover all of Scotland's munros as part of spectacular circular routes, as well as the newest available guide to the West Highland Way, with shorter detours off the Way for those with less time. For mountain bikers, there are tips and techniques to help you ride like a pro or the inside guide to the best trails in the country. Pocket Mountains also produces the bestselling Bike Scotland series of cycle guides, with routes for all levels, and the official guidebooks to Sustrans' epic long-distance cycle trails.

To claim your discount, please call Tel: 01786 891302 quoting your SYHA membership number or send the online order form below direct to: - Hostelling Scotland, Marketing Department, 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling FK8 2JA.

www.pocketmountains.com , Pocket Mountains Order Form


RAISE FUNDS THROUGH SHOPPING
upto 50% discounts available

You can help raise funds for our Hostels just by shopping with big name retailers such as Tesco, John Lewis and HMV. Simply go to www.buy.at/syha and you will find links to many online stores that have guaranteed to pledge a donation for every sale you make. There are some cracking special offers too with discounts of up to 50% on well known brands.

Remember to use the link every time you wish buy something. Who would have thought that you could donate to a charity simply by shopping?

www.buy.at/syha


FREE TO DO TRAVEL GUIDES UK & IRELAND
25% off travel guides

FreeToDo Travel Guides UK & Ireland offers a comprehensive list of over 1800 free admission attractions, activities and events such as art galleries, museums, historic houses and sights, churches and cathedrals, gardens, parks and walks, festivals, food and wine tasting as well as a range of crafts. Grab a Guide and enjoy a fantastic day out for free. FreeToDo Italy & FreeToDo France will be available from Summer 2008 and can be pre-ordered. Cost of Guides to SYHA Members is £6.50

  • Purchase online using the promotional code SYHA023
  • Call:  01848 331 876
  • Mail order available, details on their website (please include your membership number)

www.FreeToDo.net


EDINBURGH BUS TOURS
20% off Hop On Hop Off Bus tour

Edinburgh Bus Tours is the third most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland.  Their choice of open-top bus tours and great value tickets ensure that you can make the most of your stay in Scotland's beautiful capital City. All tour tickets are valid 24 hours so you can hop on and off the buses to explore Edinburgh's attractions, many of which offer a discount to tour ticket holders.

Book Discounted Tickets


SCOTTISH CITYLINK
20% off standard fares    

Citylink is Scotland's leading provider of express coach services offering fast and frequent services to over 200 towns and cities across the country. With over 400 services per day on comfortable, modern coaches, Citylink offers great value for money products and fares designed to suit your needs.

Show your SYHA membership card to driver/ticket vendor, or use your membership number to book online or call Citylink booking: 08705 50 50 50

FREE SYHA MEMBERSHIP TO ALL CITYLINK EXPLORER PASS HOLDERS

www.citylink.co.uk


ARNOLD CLARK
10% off standard hire rates

Arnold Clark Car and Van Rental operate one of Scotland's largest rental fleets with over 40 years experience. Whatever your rental requirements we have over 30 Scottish locations as well as a shuttle bus service at all Scottish Airports. Our close links with vehicle manufacturers enables us to offer highly competitive rental rates on a modern, multi-franchise vehicle fleet which includes compact cars, mid-size and family cars, executive cars, 7, 8 & 9 seat people carriers, estate vehicles, automatics and a wide range of vans.

  • Show your valid SYHA membership card at any Arnold Clark Rental Centre
  • Call 0845 607 4500 quoting SYHA discount and your membership number
  • Online: enter the code “SYHA” on the extras page in the booking process

www.arnoldclarkrental.com


CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN
10% off funicular tickets and guided walks

CairnGorm Mountain is situated around 9 miles from Aviemore, at the heart of the UK's newest National Park.  From self-guided trails and ranger-guided walks to ceilidh nights and snowsports like boarding and skiing, there is no shortage of activities on offer. CairnGorm Mountain Funicular Railway transports visitors to the Ptarmigan Top Station, nestled just below the summit of Cairn Gorm. The Top station offers spectacular views from the terrace, the Shop at the Top, panoramic Ptarmigan restaurant and a mountain exhibition. The railway provides an opportunity for all ages and abilities to enjoy the CairnGorm Mountain experience in safety and comfort. Open all year round.

Show your SYHA membership to ticket agent or call Cairngorm mountain on 01479 861 261            

www.cairngormmountain.org.uk



DFDS SEAWAYS
10% off transportation for vehicles and passengers
5% on transportation products

Europe’s leading North Sea Ferry Operator of 2007, DFDS Seaways, operates from Newcastle offering a range of cruise ferry trips to Holland, Norway and Denmark. Choose between Sea Crossings, Cruise Breaks or many great Holiday packages. Enjoy comfortable cabins as well as great on-board facilities, excellent food, service and of course, great sea views as standard. Roam through Amsterdam, Bergen or Copenhagen on special offered city breaks or take your car on the ferry to explore your destination on your own.

To book telephone 0871 882 0885. SYHA members must quote special code "X0103" at time of booking, or to book online visit...

www.dfds.co.uk/syha


THE EDINBURGH PASS
10% off all Passes

There are over 30 free attractions in the Pass, so whether you're into history, haunted tours, culture, nature or full on fun, the Edinburgh Pass is a must have for a city break in Edinburgh. The Pass will also give you access to 25 Exclusive Offers from some of Edinburgh's best restaurants, cafés, shops and sightseeing tours. Use the travel tickets provided with your Edinburgh Pass and you can enjoy FREE return airport transfer with Express Airlink Bus between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre, as well as unlimited travel on any Lothian Bus (except Tours and Nightbuses).

The Edinburgh Pass comes with a comprehensive guidebook with typical savings of £10 on a 1 Day Pass, £15 on a 2 Day Pass and even more with the 3 Day Pass.    

Simply present your SYHA Membership Card at the VisitScotland Tourist Information Centers at either Edinburgh International Airport (International Arrivals Hall) or in the city centre at 3 Princes Street to claim your discount.

www.edinburghpass.com


GO APE! High Wire Forest Adventure
10% discount* on entry fee

21 courses UK wide including Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire

Ride the UK’s longest zipwire! What better way to explore Scotland than to zip wire 426 metres down one of Britain’s longest zip wires, 120ft above the forest floor! It’s just part of a 3 hour tree top adventure course featuring:

  • Zip wires
  • Rope bridge challenges
  • Tarzan swings
  • Giant rope nets
  • Min age: 10 years / Min height: 1.4m

Exclusive offer to SYHA members – 10% off* at any Go Ape course throughout the 2009 season

Book now at www.goape.co.uk quoting ABA014 or call 0845 643 9215

*Conditions apply: Offer excludes bank holidays. Please show your membership card on arrival at Go Ape. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 

www.goape.co.uk


ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
10% off entrance fee              

This fantastic ship has played host to some of the world’s most famous and glamorous people. However her true claim to fame was of course the fact she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over forty years. Now it’s your chance to come aboard and discover the wonderful treasures on this most special of royal residences. Britannia’s Visitor Centre is located on the second floor of the impressive Ocean Terminal which boasts over 80 stores, bars and restaurants as well as a 12 screen cinema. With so much under one roof you can make the most of your Britannia visit, with something to appeal to all ages and interests.

Present your SYHA card at Britannia’s Visitor Centre to claim your 10% discount.

Valid until 31.12.09 for up to 5 people. Not valid with any other offer or for gift tickets. Ref: 9065

www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk


THE ORKNEY BUS
1/3rd off

Single or return fare from Inverness to Kirkwall reduced from £30-£42 down to £20-£28. Discount is only available on the 2.20pm departure from Inverness Bus Station (stance 1), the ticket must be purchased on the coach from the onboard host(ess).  Service runs 1st June to 2nd September. You must show your SYHA membership card on the Orkney Bus to qualify for this discount.

This offer applies to the 2.20pm departure from Inverness & 9am departure from Kirkwall only. Ticket must be purchased on coach. All services weather permitting.

www.jogferry.co.uk


TREES 4 SCOTLAND
10% off all tree planting packages

Would you like to leave a positive footprint behind for future generations, or buy a really unique and environment friendly gift for someone? There are four planting packages to choose from enabling you to plant a single tree or up to 100! Once you have made your pledge you receive a certificate and if you plant over five trees you will get your name engraved on an honours board located at Teaghlach Wood to be seen by generations to come.

Visit www.teaghlachwood.com   and click on ‘Plant Some Trees,’ then enter the code ‘SYHA1’ when prompted.

www.trees4scotland.com


MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE
10% off online  

Whether you're travelling the world or exploring closer to home, Mountain Warehouse offer a comprehensive range backpacking and travelling equipment. Everyday discounts, dozens of buy one get one free offers and unbeatable value on our entire range.

Enter promotional code SYHA09 at checkout to receive 10% off your shopping.

www.mountainwarehouse.com


SPLASH RAFTING
20% off all activities

Splash is the UK's leading white water rafting and water adventure specialist offering a variety of different activities in several locations throughout Scotland. We deliver our activities in a safe environment using the most qualified rafting guides in the industry. Call us today to experience the thrill of whitewater rafting adventure, where you'll experience a high-quality adventure with one of the most respected multi-activity adventure companies in the UK.

To claim your 20% off please call us on 01887 829706 and quote SYHA SPLASH



 OUTDOOR LOOK
10% off all orders
 
Outdoor Look are an online supplier of discount outdoor clothing and footwear. Their impressive range of popular outdoor clothing brands include Regatta Clothing, Craghoppers, Hawkshead and Helly Hansen. They have a great selection of products ranging from outdoor jackets and fleece jackets to hiking shoes and walking accessories.

To claim your 10% discount simply visit www.outdoorlook.co.uk and quote SYH210 at the checkout.


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.

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