2026 REGIONAL FINALISTS


Browse the 2026 West of Scotland Finalists below.

NB: Please visit the Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards, Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards and South of Scotland Thistle Awards for finalists in these regions.

West of Scotland Thistle Awards

Best Accommodation or Unique Stay

The Abbotsford Hotel, Ayr

Jack's Alt-Stays, Isle of Cumbrae

Best Bar or Pub

The Corrie Hotel, Isle of Arran

The Weston, Kilmaurs

Best Community Tourism & Events Initiative

Alloway Railway Tunnel (ART) SCIO, Alloway

Cycle Station, Darvel

Jackton Distillery, Glasgow

Best Eating Experience

Scoff & Patter, Luss

Souters Inn, Kirkoswald

Stravaigin, Glasgow

Best Hotel

Auchrannie Resort, Brodick

Crossbasket Castle, High Blantyre

Lamlash Bay Hotel, Isle of Arran

Best Outdoor or Adventure Experience

Central Scotland Adventures, Klysyth

Gallus Pedals, Glasgow

Mapes of Millport, Millport

Best Self-Catering or Exclusive Use

Auchrannie Resort, Brodick

Blairquhan Castle & Cottages, Maybole

Best Visitor Attraction

Jackton Distillery, Glasgow

The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow

Tennent's Visitor Centre, Glasgow

Climate Action Award

Jack's Alt-Stays, Isle of Cumbrae

Scottish Canals, Glasgow

Employer of the Year

Auchrannie Resort, Brodick

Individual of the Year

Graham Urquhart, The Scotsman Group

Innovation Award

Highlands2Hammocks, Renfrew

Hub International, Glasgow

Unbaggaged, Glasgow

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Celtic Connections, Glasgow

Hoolie in The Hydro - The Big Yin, Glasgow

Piping Live! - Glasgow International Piping Festival

Rising Star Award

Jordan Gorman, Scotland Card Show

Katie Palmer, Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Lydia Housley, Little's Chauffeur Drive

Winners will be announced at the West of Scotland Thistle Awards on 24th September 2026 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow.

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