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Finalists for the 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with Luxe Scot have been announced.
The awards, which celebrate the outstanding achievements within the Scottish golf tourism industry, will take place on March 20 at the spectacular P&J Live in Aberdeen.
The 12th annual awards ceremony and gala dinner will also recognise the finest courses, hotels and experiences that have helped forge Scotland’s reputation as a world-leading golf destination.
A total of 14 awards are up for grabs and the finalists for each are as follows:
Best Budget Friendly Hotel – 3 Star or Equivalent
Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus
The Station Hotel, Carnoustie
University of St Andrews Accommodation
Best Premium Hotel – 4 Star or Equivalent
Cairndale Hotel and Spa
The Gailes Hotel & Spa
Kingsmills Hotel
Meldrum House Country Hotel and Golf Course
Best Luxury Hotel – 5 Star or Equivalent
The Gleneagles Hotel
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
Rusacks St Andrews
Schloss Roxburghe Hotel, Spa & Golf Course
Best Exclusive Use Venue
Blairquhan Castle
Fenton Tower
Gilmerton House
The Old Millhouse, Dalkeith
Best Course Under £100
Crieff Golf Club – The Ferntower Course
Schloss Roxburghe
Strathmore Golf Centre
Tain Golf Club
Best Course £100 to £250
Cruden Bay
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Links
The Machrie, Islay
Nairn Golf Club
Best Course £250 and over – sponsored by Luxe Scot
Carnoustie Golf Links – Championship Course
Castle Stuart Golf Links at Cabot Highlands
Dumbarnie Links
Best 9-Hole Course
Durness Golf Club
Gifford Golf Club
Cruden Bay – St Olaf
The Wee Course at The Blairgowrie Golf Club
Best Clubhouse
Cabot Highlands
The Clubhouse at Dundonald Links
Dumbarnie Links
Nairn Golf Club
Best Pro Shop – Sponsored by Golf Genius
Dumbarnie Links
Moray Golf Club
Panmure Golf Club
Carnoustie Golf Links
Best Golf Marketing / Social Media Campaign
Country & Overseas Membership Campaign – Nairn Golf Club
Dumbarnie Links
Royal Deeside Golf Week: ‘It’s not just about the golf’
Best Sustainability Project – Sponsored by RAWCharging
Carnoustie Golf Links
Fife Golf Trust “Seven Golf Courses for Nature Project”
Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Best Off the Course Experience
Cardhu Distillery
The Hickory Golf Workshop
Immersive Mill Experiences at Johnstons of Elgin
Nairn Golf Club Heritage Experience
Best Tour Operator
Finalists to be announced soon
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. All guests will be welcomed for an exceptional evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements and excellence within Scottish golf tourism.
Attendance at Scottish Golf Tourism Week is not a requirement for those wishing to attend the gala dinner.
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