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Winners Announced!

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 2024 can be seen below. The esteemed Awards identify, highlight and reward excellence throughout the hospitality industry within the Highlands and Islands.  

For 2024 there were 16 Awards up for grabs covering the various facets of the customer / visitor experience of our tourism industry. The winners were announced at our prestigious Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Friday 4th October at the Kingsmills Hotel, in the capital and heart of the Highlands, Inverness.

We are delighted to work in partnership with the Scottish Thistle Awards. Each Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards winner, with the exception of our Highland Ambassador, automatically became a finalist at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final.

The National Final took place on the 21st November, Congratulations to our regional winners who went on to become National Winners:

  • Glenegedale House, Best B&B or Guest House

  • Kabn Company, Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay

  • Loch Ness Hub & Travel, Innovation in Tourism

  • Nevis Range, Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience

  • Russell Fraser, Loch Ness Hub & Travel, Tourism Individual of the Year

Become Sponsors

The Awards are only possible with the valued support of our wonderful sponsors. Contact us to become a sponsor in 2024.

The Categories

Review the categories and criteria for the 2024 Awards.

Meet The Board

Take a minute to meet the amazing people behind the awards.

Gala Dinner

The evening reflects exemplary excellence achieved throughout the industry.

Responsible Tourism

Driving the sustainability of this picturesque corner of Scotland is the tourism and hospitality industry