The 2019 Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards Ceremony and Dinner took place on Friday 1st November at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness. The esteemed Awards, now in their 15th year, identify, highlight and reward excellence throughout the hospitality industry within the Highlands and Islands.
15 Awards were presented on the evening, covering the various facets of the customer / visitor experience of our tourism industry. Our 2019 winners can be seen below.
We are delighted to work together with the Scottish Thistle Awards again this year and each category winner, with the exception of our Highland Rising Star and Highland Ambassador, will automatically become a finalist at the Scottish Thistle Awards in March 2020.
Best Bar / Pub
Sligachan Hotel
Best Cultural Event or Festival
Cowal Highland Gathering
Best Heritage Tourism Experience
Johnstons of Elgin
Best Hotel Experience
Kingsmills Hotel
Best Informal Eating Experience
Café One One Two
Best Outdoor / Adventure Experience
Gairloch Canoe and Kayak Centre
Best Restaurant Experience
Etive Restaurant
Best Self Catering / Alternative Accommodation Experience
Eagle Brae
Best Visitor Attraction
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Highland Ambassador
Anne Gracie Gunn
Highland Rising Star
Christina Smith, Ness Walk
Innovation in Tourism
The Majestic Line
Most Hospitable B&B / Guest House
Glenegedale House
Tourism and Hospitality Hero
James Ryan, Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
Working Together for Tourism
Destination Orkney
Judges commendations were also awarded on the evening to the following:
Best Bar / Pub
MacGregor’s Bar
Best Cultural Event or Festival
Tiree Music Festival
Best Hotel Experience
Mackays Hotel
Best Outdoor / Adventure Experience
Caledonian Discovery
Best Restaurant Experience
The Pierhouse Hotel
Highland Rising Star
Catriona McIntosh, Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre
Jordan Clark, Pennygate Lodge
Innovation in Tourism
Argyll & The Isles Tourism Cooperative
Tourism and Hospitality Hero
Calum Mackenzie, Calum’s Seal Trips
In association with the Scottish Thistle Awards
Create a Winning Award
Key Dates
Regional Awards Guide