Budget travel guide to Glasgow and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Experience the unspoilt wonders of the Scottish countryside when you visit Glasgow.

For a truly vibrant and inimitable Scottish experience you must visit Glasgow. Scotland's largest city offers gorgeous museums, beautiful architecture and an unforgettable nightlife. Insanely friendly and completely crazy, Glasgow is the only show in town when you visit Scotland on holiday.

Book your holiday to Glasgow today and discover the Art Nouveau buildings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, or shop for the latest fashion wares in Buchanan Street. After dark the city's bustling student scene is packed full of hipster bars, old Scottish pubs and some of the best live music venues in the UK.

Glasgow is a budget friendly city and has some excellent hostels for backpackers. Even better most of its museums and galleries are completely free. Always a fun loving and bouncy place to visit on holiday, the one thing you can say about Glasgow is that it's not boring.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

But city life is not the only reason you should visit Glasgow. Travellers who want to get away from it all should visit Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, which is only thirty minutes from Glasgow by train. Bring your walking shoes and explore the majestic peaks and natural beauty of Loch Lomond this summer and you won't fail to be amazed.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park boasts some of the most spectacular natural scenery in Europe. From the snow peaked mountains and glens of the Trossachs, to the epic spectacle of Loch Lomond. With activities to suit all tastes, you don't have to be a professional walker to savour the beauty of Loch Lomond.

Whether it’s a chilled stroll along the loch shore walk to a day 'munro bagging' climbing atop some of the Trossachs, a gentle canoe ride or a boat tour around the park, there is no shortage of things to do in Loch Lomond.

Scotland's favourite national park has been used by generations of Scots and visitors can enjoy boating, swimming and nature trails during the summer months. Travellers arriving from Glasgow can also book a budget hostel in Callander and wake up in a traditional Scottish market town far away from the noise and bustle of the big city.

Callander - A traditional Scottish market town in the Trossachs

Callander is beside two fresh water rivers in southern Perthshire. Come explore the area and walk through Loch Venachar and Loch Lubnaig. Walk a little further and you can add Loch Achray, Loch Katrine and the Lake of Mentieth on your list. Loch Lomond is just an hour away and is accessible by bus, car, bike and you can even walk it if you have the legs and the determination to do so.

Glasgow is in a superb place to start your journey to the wilderness. The city has plenty of cheap budget hostels for anyone wanting a enjoy big night out before you travel north to Loch Lomond. Within easy reach of Scotland's biggest city (which has superb transport links with Edinburgh and London) Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has top rail, bus, and boat services and plenty of spaces for cycling and sailing.

Come experience the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and discover the unspoilt wonders of Scotland on a backpackers budget. Saving money on holiday has never looked this good.

Hostels in Glasgow

Bluesky Hostel is a popular cheap hostel only a few minutes from Sauchiehall Street, which is Scotland's party street for students and revellers. Rooms are available from €14.17.

Euro Hostels Glasgow is a budget city centre hostel perfect for new arrivals in the city. Ideal as a landing place after a big night out, the hostel is clean, friendly and effective. Rooms are available from €19.36.

McLays Guest House offers travellers awesome budget accommodation in Glasgow city centre. Situated close to Buchanan Street, the McLays Guest House is an excellent choice for travellers arriving in Scotland. Rooms are available from €38.92.

Hostels in Callander

Callander Hostel is situated in the centre of the town and offers travellers a wonderful selection of clean, spacious and attractive rooms. The hostel is over 200 years old with a tremendous history. Rooms are available from €29.20.