South of Scotland businesses are celebrating their best year ever in the Scottish Thistle Awards.
The awards celebrate “excellence in the tourism and events industry” with a focus on the local economy. The Trimontium Museum in Melrose won the ‘Inclusive Tourism Award’ while the Cross Keys Inn in Ettrick Bridge was voted Scotland’s ‘Best Bar or Pub’. The Globe Inn in Dumfries won the ‘Beat Eating Experience’ and Wigtown Festival Company picked up the award for ‘Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival’ ensuring a good spread of winners from the South of Scotland.
David Hope-Jones, Chief Executive of the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) said: “We’re really proud of our outstanding tourism and hospitality sector here in the South of Scotland, from our unforgettable experiences and attractions to our incredible accommodation and food and drink offering.
“Last night’s success reflects this quality and excellence, with four regional finalists taking home national awards. This is the South of Scotland’s second best year in the 30-year history of these prestigious awards.
“I’d like to extend a huge congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of the national Scottish Thistle Awards.”
”Last night’s success reflects this quality and excellence, with four regional finalists taking home national awards
David Hope-JonesChief Executive of the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA)
Planning is already under way for the next South of Scotland Thistle Awards in 2025, with entries due to go live in the spring.
