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HOTELS OF THE YEAR® SCOTLAND 2025
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Nominees & Finalists
are contacted November - February
during Research & Judging Phase
The Scottish Hotel People Awards™ 2025 page is
➦here
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Rising & New
Rising Star Hotel of the Year
Glow Up of the Year
National New Hotel of the Year
The Quaichs
Honouring Vision & Endeavour
IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN KEN GUNN
Honouring Hospitality Heart & Soul
IN MEMORY OF HENRIETTA FERGUSSON
Honouring Chef & Food Inspiration
IN MEMORY OF CHEF GARY GOLDIE
Weddings
Island Weddings Award
City Weddings Award
Country Weddings Award
Honeymoon Suite Award
Wedding Hotel Group of the Year
National Wedding Hotel of the Year
Spa & Wellness
Gym & Facilities Award
Rural Spa Hotel Award
Urban Spa Hotel Award
National Hotel Spa of the Year
Luxury
Luxury Destination Hotel Award
Small Luxury Destination Hotel Award
Lifestyle Luxury Hotel Award
National Luxury Hotel of the Year
Events, Brand
& Business
Airport Hotel Award
Meetings & Events Award
Conference Hotel Award
Event Venue Award
Late Night Venue Award
National Events Hotel of the Year
National Brand Hotel of the Year
National Business Hotel of the Year
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Food & Drink
B A R S
Cocktail Bar Award
Whisky Bar Award
Country Bar Award
Terrace Bar Award
Style Bar Award
National Bar of the Year
F O O D
Lunch Award
Afternoon Tea Award
Bar Food Award
National Breakfast of the Year
B&B, Small Hotel, Large Hotel
R E S T A U R A N T S
Romantic Restaurant Award
Seafood Restaurant Award
Casual Dining Award
Fine Dining Award
National Dining Destination of the Year
National Restaurant with Rooms of the Year
National Restaurant of the Year
Inns
Contemporary Inn Award
Village Inn Award
Seaside Inn Award
Island Inn Award
Music & Events Inn Award
Deluxe Inn Award
Family Inn Award
Romantic Inn Award
Destination Inn Award
National Inn of the Year
Specialisms, Qualities & Design
Value Award
Culture & Arts Award
Garden & Grounds Award
Innovation Award
Interior Design Award
National Pets Welcome Hotel of the Year
National Eco Hotel of the Year
National Hotel Design Award
* A few popular categories may have certain Regional Winners
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Best in Class
C I T Y & C O U N T R Y
H O N O U R S
Edinburgh Hotel of the Year
Glasgow Hotel of the Year
Dundee Hotel of the Year
Inverness Hotel of the Year
Aberdeen Hotel of the Year
Perth Hotel of the Year
St Andrews Hotel of the Year
Town Hotel of the Year
Village Hotel of the Year
S P E C I F I C H O N O U R S
Wee Beauty
Hotel of Charm
Sexiest Hotel Award
Castle Hotel Award
Community Hotel Award
Activities Hotel Award
Great Outdoors Hotel Award
Country Sports Hotel Award
Destination Resort Award
N A T I O N A L H O N O U R S
National Boutique Hotel of the Year
National Romantic Hotel of the Year
National Family Hotel of the Year
National Golf Hotel of the Year
National Island Hotel of the Year
National Small Country Hotel of the Year
National Country House Hotel of the Year
National Hotel Group of the Year
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