Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards 2025 shortlist revealed!
The finalists of this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) have been announced!
Did you make the shortlist? Find out below!
Best B&B or Guest House Experience
Best Bar or Pub
Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative
Best Eating Experience
Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant
Best Hotel Experience
Knipoch House Hotel - Sonas Collection
Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience
Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay
Best Visitor Attraction
Seabirds-and-Seals - The Original Noss Boat Tours
Climate Action Award
Employer of the Year
Individual of the Year
Carol Fullerton, Carol's Ponies
Kathy Bichan, Destination Orkney
Roddy MacKay, Eilean Dorcha Festival
Innovation Award
Seabirds-and-Seals - The Original Noss Boat Tours
Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Rising Star
Grace Robinson, Loch Ness Hub & Travel
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony and gala dinner on Friday, 3rd October at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel.
Photos credit - James Mackenzie (The Pierhouse Hotel was named Tourism & Hospitality Employer of the Year in 2024)
For further information contact:
Darrel Paterson
Highand News & Media
01463 732 216
darrel.paterson@hnmedia.co.uk
