Invitation
to sponsor from Barbara Smith
Chair, Scottish Thistle Awards Industry Panel & VisitScotland Board Member
Tourism and events is one of Scotland’s most important industries. It is a force for good, creating jobs, sustaining communities, attracting investment, and enhancing the wellbeing of residents and visitors alike
The Scottish Thistle Awards provide a unique platform to celebrate the outstanding businesses and people that drive this vital industry.
As the new Chair of the Industry Panel, it is my pleasure to invite you to join us in supporting the 2025 awards.
Since its creation, the Scottish Thistle Awards have championed excellence, innovation, sustainable practices, and collaboration. They honour the people whose dedication has made Scotland a must-visit, must-return destination.
Sponsoring the awards is an unparalleled opportunity to align your brand with the very best, showcasing your commitment to Scotland’s tourism and events sector.
In line with the ambitions set out in the national tourism strategy, Outlook 2030, responsible tourism is at the heart of the Scottish Thistle Awards. Our vision is for Scotland to be one of the most economically, environmentally and socially sustainable destinations in the world.Delivered by VisitScotland, the awards are supported by a voluntary Industry Panel, regional delivery partners and a distinguished panel of judges. Their expertise and passion have helped ensure the awards continued success and renowned reputation.We would be delighted to welcome your support as a sponsor of this celebration of Scotland’s tourism and events sector. Join us in championing the businesses and people who make Scotland a leading place to visit, live, work, and do business.
You can view our sponsorship opportunities here. For further information on how we can work together, email us at: info@scottishthistleawards.co.uk
I hope to welcome you on board in supporting this valuable industry, one that makes Scotland among the most iconic and resonating destinations in the world.
Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises
Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises offers a variety of tours and cruises on Loch Ness ranging from 30 minutes to two hour leisurely sailings. You can cruise the Caledonian Canal from Dochgarroch, then sail onto Loch Ness where you can visit Urquhart Castle.
From three departure points: Dochgarroch Lock, 4 miles from Inverness, Clansman Harbour, 9 miles from Inverness and from Urquhart Castle we offer 5 different cruise options, including the new for 2024 - Enchantment, a 50minute cruise from Dochgarroch, along the Caledonian Canal and onto Loch Ness.
At our Dochgarroch base on the banks of the Caledonian Canal, you will also find our café and retail destination An Talla with plenty of parking and a small herd of Highland Cows.Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises has a VisitScotland five-star accreditation and is open year-round.
Jacobite Loch Ness Cruises sponsors Best Visitor Attraction
STV
The STV Growth Fund supports Scottish businesses by making advertising with STV even more accessible for businesses of all shapes and sizes. From retail and travel to leisure and ecommerce businesses, our members have attained success, experiencing heightened awareness following their campaigns. Working with the STV Growth Fund is simple, we collaborate with businesses on marketing solutions to maximise reach and impact by connecting with consumers across Scotland.
CONTACT US
Scottish Thistle Awards
c/o VisitScotland
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8
8BG
0131 472 2228
info@scottishthistleawards.co.uk
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