Howmore, South Uist and its Youth Hostel

This video explores the countryside around Howmore, South Uist and introduces the Gatliff Trust Youth Hostel that lies at its centre. It is a companion video to Rhenigidale, Harris and its Youth Hostel and to Berneray, North Uist and its Youth Hostel.

[@jaybiskwee1138]

thanks for the professional and eloquent production.

[@MrWeltteam]

Thank you!

[@Outandaboutwithpoggy]

I joined YHA in 1972 aged 19, taking out life membership for £25, I went on a number of weekend hosteling trips, for one reason or another my interest waned in hosteling, I discovered birdwatching which took my life over for 40 years from 1979 till 2018, now 50 years later and almost 70 my walking days are over having to use a mobility scooter, walking is difficult these days, when younger I was a member of my local rambling club for 25 years, walked several LDP,’s, always thought I would be able to continue till I dropped, so for anyone reading this the YHA was a superb introduction to the great outdoors, enjoy yourselves, chase your dreams, enjoy the bounty called nature that surrounds us remembering at the same time to help to protect it, remember guys old age may seem a good way away now but enjoy every moment because it won’t last for ever, mind you my membership worked out at 50p per year so far so I haven’t done too bad, and the hostels have got posh, bye Poggy

[@julianparen6558]

Thank you for your reminiscences of hostelling when younger. The Gatliff Hostels do retain the feel of post-war hostels before single rooms and catering were provided on-site. I hope you are able to visit Gatliff Trust hostels even if you arrive by taxi or car or bus.

[@hawthornleaf5909]

I miss Howmore, I've only been able to get there once since 1997, but visited regularly in the mid-90s. A special place...

[@sylviamyers3393]

Most enjoyable video.Informative and spectacùlar.Thanks

[@iainmackillop2985]

THanks for this lovely video.

[@julianparen6558]

Thanks Iain. I enjoyed making it and I hope to create one for all the three Gatliff Hostels in one video,

[@tamreid8164]

I stayed in benbecula and south every year for 15 years can't wait to go back there great memories at the missile base and the fisherman's rest must thank Billy and Marion for their hospitality lovely people , and sandy Whiteside for taking me there .