Headline Sponsor - Johnstons of Elgin

At the heart of every compelling story lies a narrative and Johnstons of Elgin is no different. Since 1797, the Johnstons of Elgin signature innovation and quality have been without compare. The Johnston family name has always been synonymous with craft, patience, elegance and luxury. A byword for innovation and benchmark-setting, over the past 225 years Johnstons of Elgin has defined and redefined the industry, again and again.

Johnstons of Elgin is one of the last few vertical mills in the UK still carrying out all the processes from raw cashmere and fine woollen fibres right through to the finished product. Johnstons of Elgin’s mills in Elgin and Hawick employ 850 people, including highly skilled textile craftsmen and women.   

Abbey UK

Abbey UK is a member of the Abbey Group, a collection of travel companies with offices in Edinburgh and Dublin. Established in 1978, the Group is owned and managed by a team of experienced travel professionals and its core business is selling the destinations of Ireland and the UK to the worldwide travel trade on a B2B basis. Abbey UK specialises in leisure tourism and offers the full range of services for Group and Individual Travel. Our experienced multi-lingual teams are on hand to service requests and enquiries on a tailormade basis.

Abbey UK sponsors Best B&B or Guest House Experience category.

Fishers

Fishers, a K-BRO company, is the market leader for textile rental, industrial workwear and laundry throughout Scotland and the north of England. The Cupar-based company, established in 1900, cleans, irons and delivers more than two million items every week, providing linen rental, workwear hire and cleanroom garment services to the hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals sectors. Fishers operates seven sites in Scotland and the North of England. Fishers’ client base includes major hotel chains such as Premier Inn, Travelodge and Jury’s Inn, as well as prestigious venues such as the Caledonian Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh International Conference Centre and boutique Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin chains.

Fishers sponsors Best Hotel Experience (over 20 rooms)

Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland is the lead body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment. We aim to ensure our historic environment is cared for, valued and enhanced, now and for future generations.  

HIT Scotland

Since its inception in 1994, the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has provided empowering inspirational development to literally tens of thousands of people studying or working in the hospitality industry in Scotland.    

Holyrood Distillery

J. Thomson Colour Printers

J. Thomson Colour Printers is the market leader in Scottish print.     

The award-winning Glasgow-based company has an accomplished record in providing quality print solutions to a diverse, blue chip client base.      

This is underpinned by a clear commitment to Scottish business which is supported from regional offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Perth.

For the last twelve years J. Thomson has been a partner to the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards and is proud to once again be working with the Scottish Thistle Awards for 2022/2023.

J. Thomson Colour Printers sponsors Food Tourism Award

The Macallan Estate

Founded in 1824, The Macallan was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be legally licensed. Since then, it has built a reputation as one of the world's truly great single malt whiskies.  

The Macallan Estate in Speyside offers an insight into the process, production, people and passion that makes this single malt whisky so special.  

Book in for an experience led by an expert team who give an insight into the dedication and craft that goes into making every bottle of The Macallan.  

Discover The Macallan Bar, where you can sample The Macallan’s finest whiskies, dine in Elchies Brasserie, where dishes inspired by Speyside’s abundant natural larder are served or browse the Boutique for exquisite purchases. 

The Macallan Estate sponsors Best Luxury Experience

Scottish Licensed Trade Association

Founded in 1880 The Scottish Licensed Trade Association is the only national organisation which represents all sectors of the Scottish Licensed Trade Industry.