The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023, the most prestigious event in the hospitality industry, took place on Tuesday, May 16th, at the exquisite DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.
The evening was a resounding success, with industry leaders, esteemed professionals, and esteemed guests coming together to honour the very best in Scottish hospitality.
The Scottish Hospitality Awards celebrate excellence in Scotland’s vibrant hospitality industry. With a focus on recognising outstanding businesses and individuals, these awards highlight the very best in hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, and other sectors within the industry.
The awards aim to inspire excellence, foster innovation, and promote the highest standards in Scottish hospitality.
The awards ceremony, now in its sixth year, celebrated the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the hospitality sector in Scotland. The event was marked by elegance, glamour, and a true appreciation for the talent and dedication within the industry.
A Spokesperson for The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023 said: “The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023 has once again showcased the remarkable talent and exceptional standards within Scotland’s vibrant hospitality industry.
The 2023 winners have consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication in their respective categories, setting the benchmark for quality and service within the Scottish hospitality industry. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and nominees and wish them continued success in their endeavours.”
The winners of The 6th Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023 are:
Best Day Out
Scottish Owl Centre (Bathgate)
Tourist Attraction of the Year
Blair Castle (Perthshire)
Outdoor Venue of the Year
Galloway Activity Centre (Castle Douglas)
Children’s Play Centre of the Year
The Wee Play Place (Alexandria)
Best Entertaining Team
Ascent Aviation (Paisley)
Shopping / Entertainment Complex of the Year
The Quay Glasgow (Glasgow)
Live Entertainment Venue / Nightclub of the Year
MacGochan’s (Isle of Mull)
Best Scottish Festival
Kelburn Garden Party (Fairlie)
Best Cinema Experience
ODEON Luxe Glasgow Quay (Glasgow)
Best Theatre Scotland
King’s Theatre (Edinburgh)
Best Sports Bar
Footlights Bar and Grill (Edinburgh)
Best Bar
Laird and Dog (Edinburgh)
Boutique Hotel of the Year
Victoria Square and The Orangery (Stirling)
City Hotel of the Year
voco Grand Central Glasgow, an IHG Hotel (Glasgow )
Sports Venue of the Year
Ayr Racecourse (Ayr)
Romantic Hotel of the Year
Western House Hotel (Ayr)
Spa Hotel of the Year
Scotland’s Spa Hotel (Pitlochry)
Best Family Dining Restaurant
Corrour Station House (Fort William)
Best Restaurant Team
Hillington Glasgow (Glasgow)
Best Caravan Park
Blair Castle Caravan Park (Pitlochry)
Best Holiday Park
Trossachs Holiday Park (Stirling)
Family Venue of the Year
V&A Dundee (Dundee)
City Budget Hotel of the Year
Moxy Glasgow Merchant City (Glasgow)
Resort Hotel of the Year
Auchrannie Resort (Isle of Arran)
Best Hotel General Manager
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland (Ballater)
Best Dining Experience
The Fife Arms (Ballater)
Best Golf Club
The Nairn Golf Club (Nairn)
Pub/ Inn of the Year (North)
The Inver Inn (Tain)
Pub/ Inn of the Year (Central)
The Inn at Kippen (Stirling)
Pub/ Inn of the Year (South West)
The Wee Howff (Paisley)
Pub/ Inn of the Year (Glasgow)
Fintry Inn (Glasgow)
Pub/ Inn of the Year (South East)
The Brig & Barrel (Dunbar)
Pub/ Inn of the Year (Overall Winner)
The Inn at Kippen(Stirling)
Hotel of the Year (North)
Albert Hotel (Kirkwall)
Hotel of the Year (Central)
Salutation Hotel (Perth)
Hotel of the Year (South West)
Mount Stewart Hotel (Portpatrick)
Hotel of the Year (South East)
Royal Macintosh Hotel (Dunbar)
Hotel of the Year (Overall Winner)
Salutation Hotel (Perth)
Bed & Breakfast of the Year (Central)
Victoria Square and The Orangery (Stirling)
Bed & Breakfast of the Year (South West)
Carlton Seamill B&B (Seamill)
Bed & Breakfast of the Year (North)
Old Drynie House Bed and Breakfast (Inverness)
Bed & Breakfast of the Year (South East)
Kingsway Guest House (Edinburgh)
Bed & Breakfast of the Year (Overall Winner)
Carlton Seamill B&B (Seamill)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (North)
Eleven Restaurant & Bar (Stornoway)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Central)
Waterfront Restaurant Within the Kenmore Club (Aberfeldy)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (South West)
The Bucket List (Glasgow)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (South East)
The Scran and Scallie (Edinburgh)
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)
Waterfront Restaurant Within the Kenmore Club (Aberfeldy)
Restaurant of the Year (North)
The Bay Dunbeath (Dunbeath)
Restaurant of the Year (Central)
Mamma Mia Restaurant (Stirling)
Restaurant of the Year South West
Henrys Bay House Restaurant (Stranraer)
Restaurant of the Year South East
The Scran and Scallie (Edinburgh)
Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner
The Bay Dunbeath (Dunbeath)
