18/07/2023
📣 Exciting News! 🌟 The wait is finally over! We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for this year's Highland & Islands Thistle Awards! 🎉 🏆
🗺️ Celebrating excellence in hospitality & tourism across the stunning Highland and Islands region, these awards recognise outstanding contributions from individuals, businesses, and organisations that have made a significant impact on the industry.
📋 Without further ado, here are the finalists who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and passion:
Best B&B or Guest House Experience Sponsored by Abbey Ireland and UK
1️⃣Melfort House
2️⃣Tigh na Mara Guesthouse Isle of Coll
3️⃣Torlinnhe Guest House
Best Bar or Pub - Sponsored by Bidfood UK Scotland and Highland Hotels Association
1️⃣Macgregors Hospitality (MacGregor's)
2️⃣Scotch & Rye
Best Eating Experience - Sponsored by The Full Range Ltd & Cabot Highlands
1️⃣Edinbane Lodge
2️⃣No 88 Ltd
3️⃣The Pierhouse Hotel
Best Hotel Experience - Sponsored by Fishers
1️⃣Links House at Royal Dornoch
2️⃣Heathbank Hotel
3️⃣Sonas Collection
Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience - Sponsored by Highland Tourism Partnership
1️⃣Stravaigin Sailing
2️⃣Wilderness Scotland
3️⃣Wilder Ways
Best Self-Catering Accommodation Experience - Sponsored by ASSC Scotland and Interhome
1️⃣Kabn Company
2️⃣The Hollies Argyll
3️⃣The Tin Shed
Best Visitor Attraction - Available to Sponsor
1️⃣Drax - Cruachan The Hollow Mountain
2️⃣SeabirdsandSeals - Original & Best Noss Boat Tours
3️⃣The Highlanders' Museum - Fort George
Celebrating Thriving Communities Award - Sponsored by The Highland Council
1️⃣Gairloch and Loch Ewe action Forum (GALE)
2️⃣Loch Ness Hub & Travel
3️⃣The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant
Climate Action Award - Sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland
1️⃣JP Orkney
2️⃣Wilderness Scotland
3️⃣Woodlands Glencoe
Inclusive Tourism Award - Sponsored by Port of Cromarty Firth
1️⃣Carradales
2️⃣Seabirds-and-Seals - The Original Noss Boat Tours
Innovation in Tourism Award Sponsored by NorthLink Ferries
1️⃣The Dramathon
2️⃣SkyeConnect CIC
3️⃣Stories of Scotland Podcast
Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival - Sponsored by Caledonian McBrane
1️⃣Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
2️⃣Eden Court Theatre and Cinema
3️⃣HebCelt Festival
4️⃣Tiree Music Festival
Highland Rising Star - Sponsored by BayWa r.e. Global
1️⃣Dylan Wynne, Cobbs
2️⃣Natasha Wallis, Dolphin Spirit
3️⃣Kevin Barber, Links House at Royal Dornoch
Tourism & Hospitality Employer of the Year - Sponsored by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
1️⃣Drumossie Hotel
2️⃣Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
3️⃣The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant
Tourism Individual of the Year - Available to sponsor
1️⃣Chris O'Brien, Nevis Range Development Company
2️⃣Debbie Cole, Dolphin Spirit
3️⃣Michael Golding, Visit Inverness Loch Ness
4️⃣Finalist name and business
Highland Ambassador of the Year - Sponsored by Highland & Islands Enterprise
Announced on the evening.
🌐These finalists represent the very best in their respective categories and have made our region an exceptional destination for tourists from around the world.
🙌🏻 Join us in congratulating these remarkable finalists on their well-deserved achievement! Their hard work and dedication have significantly contributed to the growth and success of the industry in the Highland and Islands region.
📅 Save the date for the awards ceremony where the winners will be announced! Let's come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements that have put our region on the map.
Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to show your support for the finalists by sharing this post and tagging your favorite nominee!
Book your tickets via the website https://www.hita-awards.com/book-a-table or email [email protected]
