Perfect Lovers Gift!

SYHA Hostelling Scotland is calling for lovers to recession-proof their relationship with the gift of an unforgettable long weekend in Scotland. Scotland is renowned for its romantic settling, with fairytale castles and beautiful lochs to visit, long beaches to take a romantic stroll and intimate restaurants to go for a memorable meal.

Hostelling holidays are becoming more and more popular with young couples, in particular because of the increase in the number of private rooms available. However, recent research has shown that this tough financial climate is taking its toll on romances and relationships. 

Research shows that cash-strapped lovers run the risk of rocking the romantic boat if they fail to come up with a ‘memorable’ gift for their partner. Research has revealed that failure in the gift giving department accounted for almost half of break ups, rivalling money worries and infidelity for relationship killers. The current financial worries that are being faced by most of the world are also taking their toll on relationships.

It is hoped that a romantic long weekend in a glorious Scottish setting may be just the antidote to romance-killing budget woes. And with more hostels than ever offering en-suite private rooms in stunning locations, a getaway in today’s youth hostels can be romantic for couples of all ages.

Lynne Maclagan, Marketing Manager at SYHA Hostelling Scotland, said: “So many of our hostels now offer private en-suite rooms, but it is also the destinations in which we have hostels that are attracting couples on romantic breaks. We have hostels in iconic destinations such as Edinburgh, the Highlands and unspoilt islands like Skye and Islay.”

“Romantic souls struggling for inspiration should consider a hostel holiday as a gift. Our team will be happy to advise you on the best hostels according to you and your partner’s interests, as well as which ones have private rooms and the most romantic settings, to give something truly memorable and special.”

Some of our most romantic hostel locations include:

Loch Lomond Youth Hostel the impressive manor house with fantastic views over the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel located in the historic city where you can go for romantic walks in the city parks or along the Royal Mile to the castle.

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel on the isle of Islay. A get-away-from-it-all destination where couples can discover local wildlife, taste some whisky or stroll along a deserted beach.