One of the grandest youth hostels, a magnificent pile near the shores of Loch Lomond, in total contrast to humble Achininver and other more modest hostels which often have greater charm in their own way - here Loch Lomond's spiral staircase *

The mansion was built in 1865 as Auchendennan House and designed by architect John Burnet for tobacco magnate George Martin.
I do like this welcome message in the entrance hall

a traditional message over this fireplace *

and yet more friendly messages upstairs

the view from the dining room

opposite the last one *

here an interesting stepped roof

the view from a bedroom

a circular tower