SPRING 2026
AWARDS

Spring Awards Dinner 2026

Event & Categories

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LIVE ON MARCH 15TH

The uplifting Spring Awards will be a joyful night! Arrive to a champagne reception in a beautiful conservatory... followed by a delicious 3-course dinner in an elegant ballroom, with music and comfort at a stylish and relaxed boutique event where we'll truly celebrate the first winning hotels and people of 2026.

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Hotels of the Year® | Scotland
2026 Spring Awards Dinner
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Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
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From this year the Hotels of the Year® Scotland awards, including the Scottish Hotel People Awards, will be presented in phases at three occasions across the country - in Spring and Summer, and leading up to a grand finale Awards Night each Autumn.

Categories
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Presentation Order

In certain Categories, including Hotel of the Year, we present Regional Winners in the Spring and Summer Awards Events - from which the National Winner will be chosen and awarded at the grand finale 22nd Awards Night in October.

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PRESENTATION GROUP ONE

Scottish Hotel People Awards™

HONOURS
Special Honours 2026

HOSPITALITY & WELCOME
Hospitality Gold Medals 2026
Reception Gold Medals 2026
Reception Team of the Year 2026

HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE
Housekeeper Gold Medals 2026
Housekeeper of the Year 2026
Garden & Grounds Award 2026

SPA & GYM
Spa Gold Medals 2026
Spa Manager of the Year 2026
Spa Team of the Year 2026

WEDDINGS
Wedding Manager of the Year 2026
Wedding Team of the Year 2026

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Rising Star Award 2026
Manager / Management Gold Medals 2026
General Manager of the YearRegional Winners 2026
Leadership Award 2026
 

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Hotels of the Year® Scotland Awards

PRESENTATION GROUP TWO

NEW & RISING
On the Up Award 2026
One to Watch Award 2026
Rising Star Hotel Award 2026
New Hotel of the Year 2026

DESIGN
Design Gold Laurels 2026
Restoration & Redesign Award 2026
Interior Design Award 2026
Restaurant Design Award 2026
Hotel Design of the Year 2026

ECO & INNOVATION
Sustainability Green Laurels 2026
Innovation Award 2026

ARTS & EVENTS
Culture & Arts Award 2026
Music & Events Award 2026
Entertainment Events Award 2026

PETS
Dogs Welcome Hotel of the YearRegional Winners 2026

PRESENTATION GROUP THREE

SPA & WELLBEING
Spa Treatments Award 2026
New Spa Award 2026
Luxury Spa Award 2026
Small Spa Award 2026
Gym & Health Award 2026
Spa of the YearRegional Winners 2026

WEDDINGS
Wedding Hotel Gold Laurels 2026
Wedding Venue Award 2026
Intimate Wedding Award 2026
Contemporary Wedding Award 2026
Luxury Wedding Award 2026
Wedding Banqueting Award 2026
Exclusive Use Wedding Award 2026
Wedding Hotel Group of the Year 2026
Wedding Hotel of the YearRegional Winners 2026

UNIQUE & DISTINCTIVE
Good for the Soul Award 2026
Hotel of Beauty 2026
Hotel of Charm 2026
Sexiest Hotel Award 2026
Rest & Relaxation Award 2026
Wee Beauty 2026

PRESENTATION GROUP FOUR

2026 National Hotel of the Year® | Scotland
Regional Winners 2026

The National Hotel of the Year Scotland 2026 winner will be chosen from these Regional Winners + 1 wildcard Finalist, and will be announced at the 22nd Gala Awards Night grand finale on 18th October. Please note that not all of the below will be presented at the Spring Awards - some will be awarded in July at the Summer Event. Below is the complete list of Regional titles we will make in advance of the grand finale.

Scottish Hotel of the Year – Highland Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year – West Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year –Islands Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year – East Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year –Central Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year – Fife Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year – South Central Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year –Borders Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year –South West Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year – Glasgow Winner
Scottish Hotel of the Year – Edinburgh Winner

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Good luck!

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