2024 Finalists

Congratulations to the 2024 Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards finalists. Celebrate their achievements and contributions that make our tourism community shine!

MacRobert Trust Rising Star

Erica Simona Parfene - Shot n Roll
Ellie Gray - The Chester Hotel
Rohan Paunikar - The Balmoral Arms

Tourism Individual of the Year

Alison Christie - Leonardo Hotels
Laura Ripley - Northern Frights

Jacqueline Van Den Akker - Grampian Escapes & Tours

Tourism & Hospitality Employer of Year

Shiprow Village
The Fife Arms
Leonardo Hotels 

Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival

Big Hop Trail
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
Granite Noir - Aberdeen Performng Arts

Innovation in Tourism

Cairngorms Glamping and Camping
Cairngorm  Bothies
Northern Frights and Fantasy Scotland 

Inclusive Tourism

Farm Stop
Codonas
Northern Frights

Climate Action

Cairngorm Bothies
The Bay Fish and Chips

Celebrating Thriving Communities

Aberdeen Performing Arts
The Barn
WeToo

Best Visitor Attraction

Gordon Highlanders
Glen Garioch
Peterhead Prison Museum

Best Self Catering or Unique Stay

Deveronside Fishing and Lodges
Wildflower Eco Lodges
Cowden Farm Holidays

Best Hotel Experience

Kildrummy Inn
Sandman Signature
Meldrum House Country Hotel

Best Eating Experience

The Silver Darling
The Library at Douneside
Tarragon by Graham Mitchell

Best B & B or Guesthouse

No 45 Ballater
The Auld Kirk Ballater

Best Pub or Bar

The Craftsman Company
Harbour Bar Gourdon
Malones Aberdeen

Best Outdoor or Adventure

Farm Stop
Wild Braemar
Twin Peakes Fly Fishing