2025 Winners!

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 2025 were announced at a glittering ceremony and dinner at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness on Friday 3rd October.

Following their success at HITA, our regional winners went on to represent the Highlands and Islands as finalists at the Scottish Thistle Awards National Final in November 2025, showcasing the exceptional quality and world-class hospitality our area is renowned for. We’re proud to share that they brought home five national titles:

Best Eating Experience: Ninth Wave Restaurant

Employer of the Year: The Torridon

Best Visitor Attraction: Highland Wildlife Park

Best B&B or Guest House Experience: Ardtorna Luxury B&B

The crowning achievement of the night was Marina Huggett, our regional Highland Ambassador winner, who received the coveted Silver Thistle Award, the evening’s top honour, for her outstanding contribution to Scottish tourism.

Explore the HITA winners below and join us in celebrating the inspiring achievements of our region’s tourism champions.