The Scottish NATIONAL HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2009

Winner: Western House Hotel, Ayr / www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/hotel.html

Runner up: Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, Strontian/Argyll / www.kilcamblodge.co.uk/

2nd runners up:

The Lake Hotel, Port of Menteith/Perthshire / www.lake-hotel.com/

Airds Hotel, Port Appin/Argyll / www.airds-hotel.com/

Fellowship for Outstanding Achievement & Industry Contribution 2009

Lady Claire Macdonald, Kinloch Lodge Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk/

International Resort Hotel of the Year 2009

Fairmont St Andrews Hotel, St Andrews / www.fairmont.com/standrews

The Scottish Hotel Group of the Year 2009

Winner: McMillan Hotels

Runner up: Portland Hotels

2nd runner up: Aurora Hotels

The Scottish Hotelier of the Year 2009

Winner: William Gorol Western House

Runner up: Robert McKay Airds

2nd runner up:

Steven McLeod, Aurora Hotels

Daniel Rose-Bristow, The Torridon

HOTELS OF THE YEAR

Major annual awards recognising established and proven, characteristic excellence

The Scottish Romantic Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: The Lake Hotel, Port of Menteith/Perthshire / www.lake-hotel.com/

Runner up: Taychreggan Hotel, nr Oban / www.taychregganhotel.co.uk/

2nd runner up

Toravaig House Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.skyehotel.co.uk/

Windlestraw Lodge, Walkerburn/Borders / www.windlestraw.co.uk/

The Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Kilcamb Lodge, Strontian/Argyll / www.kilcamblodge.co.uk/

Runner up: Kirroughtree House Hotel, Newton Stewart/Wigtownshire / www.kirroughtreehouse.co.uk/

2nd runner up:

Airds Hotel, Port Appin/Argyll / www.airds-hotel.com/

Glenfinnan House Hotel, by Fort William / www.glenfinnanhouse.com/

The Scottish Business Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank/Glasgow / www.thebeardmore.com/

Runner up: Airth Castle, near Stirling / www.airthcastlehotel.com/

2nd runner up:

Radisson SAS Glasgow / www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-glasgow

Balbirnie House Hotel, by Glenrothes/Kingdom of Fife / www.balbirnie.co.uk/

The Scottish Luxury Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Balbirnie House Hotel, by Glenrothes/Kingdom of Fife / www.balbirnie.co.uk/

Runner up: The Torridon, by Achnasheen/Wester Ross / www.thetorridon.com/

2nd runner up:

Airds Hotel, Port Appin/Argyll / www.airds-hotel.com/

Loch Ness Lodge, Brachla/Loch Ness-side / www.loch-ness-lodge.com/

The Scottish Island Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Coll Hotel, Isle of Coll / www.collhotel.com/

Runner up: Langass Lodge, North Uist / www.langasslodge.co.uk/

2nd runner up:

Cuillin Hills Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.cuillinhills-hotel-skye.co.uk/

Duisdale House Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.duisdale.com/

The Scottish Budget Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Express by Holiday Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile / www.hiexpressedinburgh.co.uk/

Runner up: Express by Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland / www.hiexpressglasgow.co.uk/

The Scottish Golf Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet/Dumfries & Galloway / www.callypalace.co.uk/

Runner up: Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, Kelso/Roxburghshire / www.roxburghe.net/

2nd runner up: Green Hotel, Kinross/Perthshire / www.green-hotel.com/

The Scottish Inn of the Year 2009

Winner: Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells/Borders / www.buccleucharmshotel.co.uk/

Runner up: The Torridon Inn, by Achnasheen/Wester Ross / www.thetorridon.com/inn/

2nd runner up: The Applecross Inn, Applecross/Wester Ross / www.applecross.uk.com/inn/index.htm

The Scottish Family Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet/Dumfries & Galloway / www.callypalace.co.uk/

Runner up: Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles / www.peebleshydro.co.uk/

2nd runner up:

Green Hotel, Kinross/Perthshire / www.green-hotel.com/

Smiths Hotel, Gretna Green / www.smithsgretnagreen.com/

The Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh / www.lemondehotel.co.uk/

Runner up: Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh / www.therutlandhotel.com/

2nd runner up: The Glasshouse, Edinburgh / www.theetoncollection.com/content.aspx?pageID=450

Small Country Hotel of the Year Award 2009

Winner: Glenfinnan House Hotel, by Fort William / www.glenfinnanhouse.com/

Runner up: The Lake Hotel, Port of Menteith/Perthshire / www.lake-hotel.com/

2nd runner up:

The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin/Argyll / www.pierhousehotel.co.uk/

Airds Hotel, Port Appin/Argyll / www.airds-hotel.com/

Small City Hotel of the Year Award 2009

Winner: ABode Hotel, Glasgow / www.abodehotels.co.uk/glasgow

Runner up: New County Hotel, Perth / www.newcountyhotel.com/

2nd runner up: Uplawmoor Hotel, near Glasgow / www.uplawmoor.co.uk/

Country Sports hotel of the Year Award 2009

Winner: Ballathie House Hotel, Kinclaven/Perthshire / www.ballathiehousehotel.com/

Runner up: East Haugh House Hotel, by Pitlochry / www.easthaugh.co.uk/

2nd runner up: Letterfinlay Lodge Hotel, Spean Bridge/Inverness-shire www.letterfinlaylodgehotel.co.uk/

Scottish Customer Care Hotel of the Year Award 2009

Winner: Western House Hotel, Ayr / www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/hotel.html

Runner up: Kirroughtree House Hotel, Newton Stewart/Wigtownshire / www.kirroughtreehouse.co.uk/

2nd runner up:

Uplawmoor Hotel, near Glasgow / www.uplawmoor.co.uk/

The Torridon, by Achnasheen/Wester Ross / www.thetorridon.com/

Friendliest Hotel of the Year Award 2009

Winner: Kirroughtree House Hotel, Newton Stewart/Wigtownshire / www.kirroughtreehouse.co.uk/

Runner up: Edinburgh Capital Hotel, Edinburgh / www.edinburghcapitalhotel.co.uk/

2nd runner up:

Abbots Brae Hotel, Dunoon / www.abbotsbrae.co.uk/

The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin/Argyll / www.pierhousehotel.co.uk/

RISING STAR AWARDS

Tomorrow’s stars we find twinkling today

Rising Star Hotel of the Year 2009 – Small category

Winner: Glenbervie House Hotel, near Stirling / www.glenberviehousehotel.com/

Runner up: Coll Hotel, Isle of Coll / www.collhotel.com/

2nd runner up:

The Mash Tun, Aberlour/Banffshire / www.mashtun-aberlour.com/

The Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh / www.therutlandhotel.com/

Rising Star Hotel of the Year 2009 – Medium category

Winner: Glenfinnan House Hotel, by Fort William / www.glenfinnanhouse.com/

Runner up: New County Hotel, Perth / www.newcountyhotel.com/

2nd runner up:

Cuillin Hills Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.cuillinhills-hotel-skye.co.uk/

Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline / www.garvock.co.uk/

Rising Star Hotel of the Year 2009 – Large category

Winner: Airth Castle, near Stirling / www.airthcastlehotel.com/

Runner up: The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh / www.theetoncollection.com/content.aspx?pageID=470

Rising Star Restaurant with Rooms of the Year 2009

Winner: The Lake Hotel, Port of Menteith/Perthshire / www.lake-hotel.com/

Runner up: Toravaig House Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.skyehotel.co.uk/

Rising Star Wedding Venue of the Year 2009

Winner: Glenbervie House Hotel, near Stirling / www.glenberviehousehotel.com/

Runner up: Loch Ness Lodge, Brachla/Loch Ness-side / www.loch-ness-lodge.com/

2nd runner up: Duisdale House Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.duisdale.com/

Turnaround Award – Most Improved Hotel

Winner: Edinburgh City Hotel, Edinburgh / www.bestwesternedinburghcity.co.uk/

Runner up: New County Hotel, Perth / www.newcountyhotel.com/

2nd runner up: The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh / www.theetoncollection.com/content.aspx?pageID=470

Newcomer Award – Best New Scottish Hotel

Winner: The Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh / www.therutlandhotel.com/

Runner up: Loch Ness Lodge, Brachla/Loch Ness-side / www.loch-ness-lodge.com/

ECO AWARDS

Tackling environmental matters inspirationally

Scotland’s Green Hotel of the Year

Winner: The Lovat Hotel, Fort Augustus/Inverness-shire / www.thelovat.com/

Runner Up: Fortingall Hotel, Aberfeldy/Perthshire / www.fortingall.com/

CITY HOTEL AWARDS

Top performing hotels in three key cities

The Glasgow Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: ABode Hotel, Glasgow / www.abodehotels.co.uk/glasgow

Runner up: Glasgow Pond Hotel, Glasgow / www.glasgowpondhotel.com/

2nd runner up: Holiday Inn Glasgow City Centre Theatreland, Glasgow / www.higlasgow.com/

The Edinburgh Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh / www.theetoncollection.com/content.aspx?pageID=470

Runner up: Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh / www.lemondehotel.co.uk/

The Inverness Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Culloden House Hotel, Inverness / www.cullodenhouse.co.uk/

Runner up: Rocpool Reserve Hotel, Inverness / www.rocpool.com/

GUEST HOUSE AWARDS 

Outstanding guest house accommodation and service

Scottish Guest House of the Year 2009

Winner:Tigh Na Leigh, Alyth/Perthshire / www.tighnaleigh.co.uk/

Runner up: Rickwood House Hotel, Portpatrick/Dumfries & Galloway / www.portpatrick.me.uk/

2nd runner up: Dun na Mara, near Oban / www.dunnamara.com/

Guest House best Breakfast Award 2009

Winner: Dun na Mara, near Oban / www.dunnamara.com/

Runner up: Rickwood House Hotel, Portpatrick/Dumfries & Galloway / www.portpatrick.me.uk/

Guest House best Dinner Award 2009

Winner: Tigh Na Leigh, Alyth/Perthshire / www.tighnaleigh.co.uk/

HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS 

Recognition for the great value good design adds

The Scottish Hotel Design Award 2009

Winner: The Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh / www.therutlandhotel.com/

Runner up: Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh / www.lemondehotel.co.uk/

SPA & LEISURE AWARDS 

Recognition for design, service and innovation

Scottish Spa Hotel of the Year 2009

Winner: Airth Castle, near Stirling / www.airthcastlehotel.com/

Runner up: Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh / www.luxuryscotland.co.uk/sheraton/index.html

Scottish Hotel Leisure Club of the Year 2009

Winner: Lodge on Loch Lomond, Luss/Argyll / www.loch-lomond.co.uk/

Runner up: Peebles Hydro Hotel, Peebles / www.peebleshydro.co.uk/

WEDDING HOTELS AWARDS

Recognition for hotels who truly, madly, deeply love weddings

Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year 2009 – Large event

Winner: Western House Hotel, Ayr / www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/hotel.html

Runner up: Airth Castle, near Stirling / www.airthcastlehotel.com/

2nd runner up: Balbirnie House Hotel, by Glenrothes/Kingdom of Fife / www.balbirnie.co.uk/

Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year 2009 – Medium event

Winner: The Torridon, by Achnasheen/Wester Ross / www.thetorridon.com/

Runner up: Rufflets Country House Hotel, St Andrews / www.rufflets.co.uk/

2nd runner up: Craigsanquhar House Hotel, Cupar/Kingdom of Fife / www.craigsanquhar.com/

Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year 2009 – Intimate event

Winner: Smiths Hotel, Gretna Green / www.smithsgretnagreen.com/

Runner up: Loch Ness Lodge, Brachla/Loch Ness-side / www.loch-ness-lodge.com/

2nd runner up: Toravaig House Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.skyehotel.co.uk/

FOOD, DRINK & CHEF AWARDS

Dependable excellence combining with delicious excitement in catering

Hotel Chef of the Year 2009

Winner: Paul Burns Airds

Runner up: Rolf Mueller Kirroughtree

2nd runner up:

Michael Hobbins, Lake Hotel

John Buchanan, Langass Lodge

Breakfast of the Year Award 2009 – Large hotel category

Winner: Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh / www.thebalmoralhotel.com/

Runner up: Marks Hotel, Glasgow / www.markshotels.com/

Breakfast of the Year Award 2009 – Small hotel category

Winner: Toravaig House Hotel, Isle of Skye / www.skyehotel.co.uk/

Runner up: The Mash Tun, Aberlour/Banffshire / www.mashtun-aberlour.com/

Lunch Excellence Award 2009

Winner: The Peat Inn, Cupar/Kingdom of Fife / www.thepeatinn.co.uk/

Runner up: New County Hotel, Perth / www.newcountyhotel.com/

2nd runner up: Abstract Restaurant at Glenmoriston Town House Hotel, Inverness / www.glenmoristontownhouse.com/

Informal Dining Excellence Award 2009

Winner: The Lake Hotel, Port of Menteith/Perthshire / www.lake-hotel.com/

Runner up: Balbirnie House Hotel, by Glenrothes/Kingdom of Fife / www.balbirnie.co.uk/

2nd runner up: The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh / www.theetoncollection.com/content.aspx?pageID=470

Best Bar Award 2009

Winner: The One Below at The Rutland Hotel, Edinburgh / www.therutlandhotel.com/

Runner up: The Mash Tun, Aberlour/Banffshire / www.mashtun-aberlour.com/

Best Bar Food Award 2009

Winner: The Applecross Inn, Applecross/Wester Ross / www.applecross.uk.com/inn/index.htm

Runner up: The Mash Tun, Aberlour/Banffshire / www.mashtun-aberlour.com/

2nd runner up: Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh / www.lemondehotel.co.uk/

The Scottish Restaurant with Rooms of the Year 2009

Winner: The Peat Inn, Cupar/Kingdom of Fife / www.thepeatinn.co.uk/

Runner up: The Mash Tun, Aberlour/Banffshire / www.mashtun-aberlour.com/

The Scottish National Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2009

Winner: Coll Hotel, Isle of Coll / www.collhotel.com/

Runner up: New County Hotel, Perth / www.newcountyhotel.com/

2nd runner up:

Balbirnie House Hotel, by Glenrothes/Kingdom of Fife / www.balbirnie.co.uk/

The Mash Tun, Aberlour/Banffshire / www.mashtun-aberlour.com/