2025 REGIONAL WINNERS

Winners will progress to National Final at Hilton Glasgow on 20th November 2025.

Central and East Thistle Awards

The 2025 Central and East Regional Winners | Delivered by VisitScotland

Best B&B or Guest House Experience

Derrybeg Bed & Breakfast, Pitlochry

Best Bar or Pub

The Grandtully Hotel, Grandtully

Best Community Tourism & Event Initiative

Solsgirth Home Farm, Dollar

Best Eating Experience

Killiecrankie House, Killiecrankie

Best Hotel Experience

Murrayshall, Scone, Perth

Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience

Newton Farm Holidays & Tours, Forfar

Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay

The Bus Stop, Haddington

Best Visitor Attraction

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Climate Action Award

Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Employer of the Year

The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh

Inclusion Award

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh

Individual of the Year

Paul Nixon, The Real Mary King's Close

Innovation Award

HMS Unicorn (The Unicorn Preservation Society), Dundee

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh

Rising Star Award

Hugh Mackay, Highland Experience Tours

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Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards

The 2025 Aberdeen City and Shire Regional Winners | Delivered by Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards

Best B&B or Guest House Experience

Lys-Na-Greyne, Aboyne

Best Bar or Pub

The Craftsman Company, Aberdeen

Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative

Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks, Aberdeen

Best Eating Experience

The Fish Shop, Ballater

Best Hotel Experience

Kildrummy Inn, Alford

Best Hotel Experience

Kildrummy Inn, Alford

Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay

Logie Newton Lodges, Huntly

Best Visitor Attraction

Glen Gairoch Distillery, Oldmeldrum

Climate Action Award

Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums, Aberdeen

Employer of the Year

The Fife Arms, Ballater

Individual of the Year

Claire Bruce, Glen Tanar Estate

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Spectra, Scotland's Festival of Light, Aberdeen

Rising Star Award

Blaine Lyons, TwinPeakes FlyFishing

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West of Scotland Thistle Awards

The 2025 West of Scotland Regional Winners | Delivered by VisitScotland

Best Bar or Pub

The Piper Whisky Bar, Glasgow

Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative

South Ayrshire Council, International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight, Ayr

Best Eating Experience

Elements, Glasgow

Best Hotel Experience

Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Alexandria

Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience

Bellevue Farm Arran, Farm Tours and Experiences, Isle of Arran

Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay

The Bonnie Barns at Lennox of Lomond, Alexandria

Best Visitor Attraction

The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow

Climate Action Award

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Sustainability Initiative, Ayr

Employer of the Year

Auchrannie Resort, Isle of Arran

Inclusion Award

DF Concerts & Events - TRNSMT Festival, Glasgow

Individual of the Year

Sheila Gilmore, VisitArran

Innovation Award

Glasgow Life Museums Travel trade and group experiences

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Celtic Connections, Glasgow

Rising Star Award

Mae MacInnes, Mharsanta

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South of Scotland Thistle Awards

The 2025 South of Scotland Regional Winners | Delivered by South of Scotland Destination Alliance

Best B&B or Guest House Experience

Clint House, Melrose

Best Bar or Pub

Cross Keys Inn, Ettrickbridge

Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative

Stranraer Oyster Festival, Stranraer

Best Eating Experience

Wilson's Farm and Kitchen, Kelso

Best Hotel Experience

The Murray Arms, Gatehouse of Fleet

Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience

Mostly Ghostly, Thornhill

Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay

Galloway Activity Centre TA Loch Ken Eco Bothies, Castle Douglas

Best Visitor Attraction

Trimontium Museum, Melrose

Climate Action Award

Wigwam Holidays Wigtown, Newton Stewart

Employer of the Year

The Cairndale Hotel & Spa, Dumfries

Inclusion Award

The Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels

Individual of the Year

Katrina Reynolds, Allanton Inn

Innovation Award

Trimontium Museum, Melrose

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Dumfries International Street Food Festival, Dumfries

Rising Star Award

Laura Raeburn, Park Hotel (Crieff Hydro Group)

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Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards

The 2025 Highlands and Islands Regional Winners | Delivered by Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards

Best B&B or Guest House Experience

Ardtorna, Oban

Best Bar or Pub

Ardgour Ales, Fort William

Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative

Sanday Community Craft Club, Orkney

Best Eating Experience

Ninth Wave Restaurant, Isle of Mull

Best Hotel Experience

The Torridon, Annat

Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience

Islay Sea Adventures, Isle of Islay

Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay

Big Sky Lodges, Muir of Ord

Best Visitor Attraction

Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie

Climate Action Award

Maynes Coaches, Buckie

Employer of the Year

The Torridon, Annat

Individual of the Year

Roddy MacKay, Eilean Dorcha Festival

Innovation Award

WildLuing, Oban

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Inverness

Rising Star Award

Grace Robinson, Loch Ness Hub & Travel

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