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 Community Tourism & Event Initiative
Solsgirth Home Farm, Dollar
Best Hotel Experience
Murrayshall, Scone, Perth
Best Bar or Pub
The Grandtully Hotel, Grandtully
Best Eating Experience
Killiecrankie House, Killiecrankie
Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience
Newton Farm Holidays & Tours, Forfar
Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay
The Bus Stop, Haddington
Climate Action Award
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Inclusion Award
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh
Best Visitor Attraction
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Employer of the Year
The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh
Individual of the Year
Paul Nixon, The Real Mary King's Close
Innovation Award
HMS Unicorn (The Unicorn Preservation Society), Dundee
Rising Star Award
Hugh Mackay, Highland Experience Tours
Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival
Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh
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