MacBackpackers Scotland Blog

An exclusive hostel discount with every tour booking! Our tours leave from the multi award winning Castle Rock Hostel in the centre of Edinburgh and if you book a tour with us you will receive a discount code for 10% off your stay at the Hostelworld Scottish Hostel of the Year 2023 Winner. To sweeten the deal even more we’ve also teamed up with their sister hostels Royal Mile Backpackers and High Street Hostel to offer 10% off; so whether you’re looking for a big hostel exper

See the Hogwarts Express on Tour! See the Hogwarts Express Crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct on 2 of our tours in 2025! You’ve asked and we’ve listened! […]

Winter in the Highlands: Why it’s actually best to travel when it’s cold! Scotland in Winter, an experience like no other! Scotland is a wonderful country to visit year round. Every season has something that makes it magical. But despite winter being one of the most photogenic times of the year, not enough people head up to the Highlands during our colder months. We really think that’s a shame, so we’ve compiled a few reasons you should visit the Highlands in winter! 1) It’s

Castle Rock Hostel is your spot for before and after your tour! EXCITING NEWS! We are pleased to announce that we are now giving you the option to book your pre and post tour accommodation in 2025 at the time you book your tour with us. This takes out the stress of looking around for budget accommodation in Edinburgh which can be very difficult to find (especially on weekends.) We have teamed up with Castle Rock Hostel, the top hostel in Scotland in the 2023 Hostelworld Award