Entries Open!

Entries for the 2026 Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards are now open!

If you’re part of the Highlands and Islands tourism industry, these awards are for you.

The Awards celebrate the very best of our region’s tourism businesses. Your achievements, dedication and hard work deserve recognition, so why not showcase your success and enter today?

Why Enter?

Shortlisted businesses receive valuable regional recognition and stand out as leaders within Scotland’s tourism sector.

Even more exciting, HITA winners are automatically shortlisted for the national finals at the Scottish Thistle Awards, gaining the opportunity for nationwide acclaim.

How to Enter

Entering is simple.
Visit How to Enter, browse the award categories and submit your online application form. You can enter one category or multiple categories relevant to your business.

Know Someone Who Deserves Recognition?

Do you know a business, individual or event operating in the Highlands and Islands that deserves recognition, or perhaps a little encouragement to enter?

Nominations are free, quick and anonymous. You nominate, and we take care of the rest.

Key Dates

Nominations close on the 30th March. Entries close on the 27th April. The shortlist for each category will be announced in July, with the winners announced at a gala dinner, at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness on Friday 9th October 2026.

Good luck - we look forward to receiving your entry!

View 2025 winners here

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