Aberdeen City and Shire Regional winners announced

The winners of the Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards 2024 were announced at a ceremony at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen on Friday 20 September. 

An impressive list of businesses, events and individuals were crowned regional winners, celebrating with their colleagues and friends as they were recognised for their hard work and dedication to the sector and their business.

The Scottish Thistle Awards celebrate the very best of the tourism and events industry. They've become an annual celebration of excellence, collaboration and innovation within one of the country's most important sectors. The Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards is one of five regional finals, with the winners from each going on to compete at the national final in November. 

Read on for the winners of each category.

All of the winners at the final. Credit: Newsline Media Ltd.

Two people fly fishing. Credit: TwinPeakes Fly Fishing 

The Bay Fish and Chips - Climate Action winner

Farm Stop - Inclusive Tourism winner 

Northern Frights and Fantasy Scotland - Innovation in Tourism winner

Cowden Farm Holidays - Best Self-Catering or Unique Stay winner 

TwinPeakes Fly Fishing - Best Adventure or Outdoor winner

No 45 Ballater - Best B&B or Guest House winner

Gordon Highlanders Museum - Best Visitor Attraction winner

We Too - Celebrating Thriving Communities winner

Big Hop Trail Clan Cancer Support - Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival winner

Harbour Bar Gourdon - Best Bar or Pub winner

The Harbour Bar Gourdon, in Montrose. Credit: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

The Fife Arms in Braemar. Credit: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

The Library at Douneside - Best Eating Experience winner

Kildrummy Inn - Best Hotel Experience winner

The Fife Arms - Tourism and Hospitality Employer of the Year winner

Alison Christie, Leonardo Hotels - Tourism Individual of the Year winner

Ellie Gray, The Chester Hotel - Macrobert Trust Rising Star winner