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2005 Award winners

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Shortlist Announced
Details of the shortlisted finalists for this year’s tourism Oscars – the Scottish Thistle Awards are now available. Tourism businesses across Scotland ranging from Glasgow’s House for an Art Lover to Blue Reef Cottages on the Isle of Harris and Highland Adventure Safaris in Perthshire are amongst the finalists.

The full list is available for download.   
pdf 2006 Scottish Thistle shortlist  (PDF 130KB)

Drinks Reception
The 2006 Scottish Thistle Awards shortlisted entrants were invited to a drinks reception at The Howard Hotel, Edinburgh to celebrate their achievement in reaching the finals. The evening was hosted by Peter Lederer, Chairman of VisitScotland.

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If you would like further information on last year’s Awards and winners please click Scottish Thistle Awards 2005

Mission Statement

Encouraging professionalism, innovation and creative thinking within the industry

Promoting quality service and products which reflect all that is best in Scotland’s world reputed and foremost industry

Rewarding excellence in Scotland’s tourism industry in all areas and at all levels