SCOTTISH THISTLE AWARDS
SCOTLAND'S PREMIER TOURISM AND EVENTS AWARDS
Entries are open and close on 28 April
How to create a winning entry
Entering the Scottish Thistle Awards is your opportunity to shout about your achievements, celebrate your successes and reward the hard work of individuals and teams.
Hear from some of our 2024 winners as they share their top tips and how they approached writing their entry, as well as some benefits they've gleaned from entering the awards.
More top tips can be found on our Enter page.
Entries close 28 April - don't miss out!
Celebrating Scotland's tourism and events industry on STV!
Did you spot us on TV last month?
Our brand new advert featuring three of our 2024 national winners ran from 3rd - 14th March during programmes including This Morning, Coronation Street and The Chase and was broadcast to TV audiences across Scotland.
Watch the advert to hear what it means to receive this prestigious award from winners themselves - the people working hard to deliver the warm welcome and incredible experiences that Scotland is famous for.
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.
Key dates for 2025
Nominations: 3 - 31 March 2025
Entries open: 17 March 2025
Entries close: 28 April 2025
Regional finalists announced: July 2025
Regional awards ceremonies: September - October 2025
National-only finalists announced: August 2025
National Final awards ceremony: 20 November 2025
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.
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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