Thistle Awards
The winners of the 2009 Scottish Thistle Awards are:
Gavin Ellis
Silver Thistle
Cruise Loch Lomond, Tarbet, for The West Highland Way Rambler Cruise
Innovation
Rabbie's Trail Burners, Edinburgh and Glasgow for Scottish Island Adventures
Operator Programme of the Year
Pilrig House Apartments, Edinburgh
Extra Mile: Small Business
Rabbie's Trail Burners, Edinburgh and Glasgow for Scottish Island Adventures
Extra Mile: Large Business
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews for Embracing the Challenge, Repositioning a Legend
Marketing Initiative
Horsecross Arts (Perth Concert Hall & Perth Theatre), Perth
Business Leadership
The Famous Grouse Experience, Crieff, for Fasan Ur - The Art of Whisky and Food
Business Tourism
Catherine Bunn for Highland Campervans, Inverness
Young Tourism Entrepreneur
Jacobite - Experience Loch Ness, Inverness
Extra Mile: Medium Business
Maximillion, Edinburgh
Sustainable Tourism
Doune Dining Room, Knoydart
Taste of Scotland
Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival, Edinburgh 2008
Events & Festivals: International
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Beauly
Events & Festivals: Regional
Congratulations to all the winners.