Rowardennan sets the scene for BBC Adventure Show

July 22, 2009 - PRLog -- Scotland’s largest hostelling association is to feature on BBC2’s Adventure Show later this month. Award-winning highland chef Grant McNicol will demonstrate ideas for outdoor cooking at Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Grant will join presenter, Dougie Vipond, to produce some mouth-watering dishes for hostel guests and locals to try on Tuesday 28th July between 3:30pm and 4:30pm.

SYHA Hostelling Scotland are inviting people to participate in the filming and food-tasting, if you want to be involved simply email Jon Rowe at rowardennan@syha.co.uk or call Hostelling Scotland’ on 01786 891305 for more details.  

SYHA Chief Executive, Keith Legge commented “ Rowardennan Lodge is set in one of the most breath-taking locations in the Scotland, so it’s little wonder the BBC have asked to film there. We’re hoping for great weather to showcase the Lodge’s full potential. The majority of our guests are walking the West Highland Way and those here during filming are in for a treat.”

Rowardennan Lodge will be hosting a ‘doors open’ day to coincide with the filming on the 28th and people are welcome to stop by to take a look around the hostel and its facilities or simply say hello.

“We hope that the Adventure Show will highlight the optimistic, community orientated spirit of hostelling in Scotland - values which are recession proof!” added Keith.
 
SYHA is a registered charity dedicated to providing low cost, quality accommodation across Scotland. The charity is committed to promoting the social, environmental and educational benefits of hostelling to all, from families to retired people, couples to groups of friends.

Visit http://www.hostellingscotland.com for more information about the Hostel Network. Book on line or call the Reservations Team on 0845 293 73 73.

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Note to Editors:

SYHA Hostelling Scotland currently has a network of 63 hostels throughout Scotland.

The charity’s Hostels serve most of the country’s most desirable destinations, from key urban locations to breathtaking rural areas, including some of Scotland’s most remote, and enticing, beauty spots.

An important provider of accommodation services within the Scottish tourism sector, SYHA Hostels provide a unique base and services for the wealth of activities and events that take in the best of Scotland. These can include outdoor pursuits, festival going, environmental education, culture and heritage, wildlife watching, school trips, weddings and conferences.

Many of our hostels now offer single, twin and family rooms with en-suite facilities in addition to the traditional dormitory style accommodation.

With more than 20,000 registered members, SYHA Hostelling Scotland is the largest participant in the hostel market, attracting more than 500,000 overnight guests each year – of which about 40% are from out with Scotland – with a valued contribution of over £20 million to the Scottish economy per annum.

SYHA Hostelling Scotland is a member of the worldwide community of Hostelling International, incorporating the International Youth Hostel Federation, which covers more than 90 Youth Hostel Associations around the world and offers members and guests amazing experiences in over 4,000 Youth Hostels in more than 80 countries.

The charity’s new website is designed to be user friendly, attractive and an inspiration to make the most of Scotland. To discover how we have improved it visit: www.hostellingscotland.com.