SCOTLAND'S
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Scotland's Minister for Tourism & Hospitality
➦Richard Lochhead MSP
"It's a privilege to join so many hotel businesses from all parts of Scotland at the prestigious Hotels of the Year awards. You represent the best of Scotland, the best of excellence and experience."

S E A S O N   2 0 2 6

National Hotels of the Year® Scotland proudly present Scotland's 2026 Hotel Honours™ & Hotel People Awards for success, achievement and distinction - and this year we reveal exciting enhancements and change as we evolve and adapt. We look forward to continuing to support our friends at ➦HIT Scotland for whom our guests raised £3K last year, ➦ScotHot with whom we partner in 2027 again, and the esteemed ➦Scottish Tourism Alliance.

M A R C H
Discover the first named ➦Finalists for the top 2026 National Hotel of the Year Scotland title, plus all the latest with Hotel and People Categories. Finalist 2026 badges available to PRIME Members who reach this stage.

N E W   H O T E L   G U I D E
&   H O T E L   B L U E   P L A Q U E S
You'll soon see the fabulous Hotel Guide brand and the way it integrates with the Awards and new hotel rating Scottish ➦Blue Plaques™ with their contemporary and highly descriptive design. We'll shortly demo pages from the consumer site.

T H R E E   2 0 2 6   A W A R D S   E V E N T S
Our team's 22nd annual National Hotels of the Year® Awards Season Programme with event dates is now live - as we Shake Things Up and move events beyond the Central Belt. Coming up are a trio of beautiful occasions - featuring many creative improvements and enhanced appeal. All the latest is ➦here!

E X P A N D E D   E X P E R T I S E
We now listing a growing Presiding Team - drawing on a wide range of sectors and leadership knowledge, in a process that will deepen understanding and judgement to empower the Awards and forthcoming consumer guide.

➦Info Hub
➦Results Hub
➦Facebook Galleries
➦Hotel Blue Plaques™ 2026

#HOTYS are fully-researched, with 23 years' commitment to hospitality to draw upon. They're founded on observation over years, informed by mystery visits, BestShot™ visits, interviews, expert advice and guest feedback analysis. We've a deep appreciation of our industry's remarkable, storied people and, by shining a light on the inspirational, help to show how we can all win.

PEOPLE Feedback / Nomination ➦here
HOTEL Feedback / Nomination ➦here

All the best for 2026!
                                             
Gary McLean Quin | Chairman
William Gorol | President
David Welch | Senior Vice-President
Lady Claire Macdonald OBE | Patron

➦Meet the Team


22mh Duaisean Nàiseanta Taigh-òsta, Luchd-obrach & Ceannardas na h-Alba

22nd National Awards for Scotland's Hotels, Staff and Leadership