SCOTTISH THISTLE AWARDS
SCOTLAND'S PREMIER TOURISM AND EVENTS AWARDS
Entries are now closed.
Key dates for 2025
Nominations and entries are now closed.
Regional finalists announced: July 2025
Regional awards ceremonies: September - October 2025
National-only finalists announced: August 2025
National Final awards ceremony: 20 November 2025
Celebrating Scotland's tourism and events industry!
Every year, businesses and individuals are honoured with a Scottish Thistle Award; the highest accolade in the Scottish tourism and events sector.
Hotels, restaurants, B&Bs, visitor attractions, wildlife tours, festivals, events, luxury experiences, local food and drink, thrilling wildlife tours and friendly and welcoming faces - the Scottish Thistle Awards shine a spotlight on all aspects of what makes Scotland a fantastic place to visit.
Thinking of entering the Scottish Thistle Awards?
For over 30 years, the Scottish Thistle Awards have been recognising and championing the very best of the Scottish tourism and events industry. The awards honour the very best individuals, businesses and partnerships for their innovation, excellence and success. Entries are now closed for 2025.
Shout about your achievements
The awards are a great way to share your success with your industry peers and a chance to celebrate and reward the hard work of individuals and teams.
Marketing opportunities
Winners receive national media coverage through our partnership with News Scotland, publisher of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland, and The Scottish Sun.
Get recognition
As a winner, you join a prestigious roll of honour, earning recognition as one of the best tourism and events businesses in the country, providing inspiration to peers and supporting tourism growth.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
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