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flag The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2026 open nominations March 2–30 for tourism excellence, with winners advancing to national honors.

flag The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards (HITA) are accepting public nominations from March 2 to March 30, 2026, for tourism and hospitality excellence across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands. flag Categories include accommodation, food, adventure, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. flag Businesses can self-nominate through April 27. flag The shortlist is set for July 6, with the awards ceremony on October 9 in Inverness. flag Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland, winners may advance to the national Scottish Thistle Awards, highlighting tourism’s economic importance and the region’s strong hospitality tradition.

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