We welcome individuals, families and organised groups. The hostel is open at all times and you are free to come and go as you please.
Dunard is situated in Castlebay, Isle of Barra's main village. It is a few minutes from the ferry terminal, handful of shops, tourist information, bank, post office, cafe and two hotel/pubs, which in summer fill with the sound of fiddles, accordions and bagpipes.
The reception and lounge is the original post office counter area, still with the original safe, clock, service counter and poste restante pigeonholes, and nowadays has a TV and comfy…
Culdees is the perfect place to stay in a homely, laid back atmosphere for individuals, families and groups wanting to explore the Heart of the Highlands. We are open all year!
Set in one of Scotland's most scenic glens, the hostel sits in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and the path to the summit begins opposite the hostel.