Perth hotel voted Scotland’s best at Scottish Hospitality Awards

A historic Perth hotel has been voted the best in Scotland at a top awards ceremony.

The Salutation Hotel claimed the Hotel of the Year prize at the Scottish Hospitality Awards, held in Glasgow on Tuesday.

That was the second award win of the evening for the South Street venue, which is thought to be the oldest hotel in Scotland.

The hotel, which underwent a management buy-out in 2018, was also voted Hotel of the Year in the central Scotland category.

Rachel Scott, events manager, was thrilled with the success.

She said: “We didn’t even know there was an overall winner. When we won the regional award, we were delighted.

“When we won Hotel of the Year, we were over the moon.”

Awards for V&A Dundee and Blair Castle

The Perth hotel was one of several Tayside and Fife businesses to win at the awards.

V&A Dundee won Family Venue of the Year, while Blair Castle was voted Tourist Attraction of the Year.

Blair Castle Caravan Park in Pitlochry was named Best Caravan Park, while Scotland’s Spa Hotel, also in Pitlochry, was voted Spa Hotel of the Year.

Scotland’s Spa Hotel posted on Facebook: “We are so all proud of the team and the hard work they’ve put in.”

The Waterfront Restaurant within the Kenmore Club in Aberfeldy won Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year. It also claimed the top prize in the same category for the central Scotland region.

Praise for industry’s ‘remarkable talent’

A spokesperson for the awards said: “The Scottish Hospitality Awards has once again showcased the remarkable talent and exceptional standards within Scotland’s vibrant hospitality industry.

“The 2023 winners have consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication in their respective categories, setting the benchmark for quality and service within the Scottish hospitality industry.

“We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and nominees and wish them continued success.”

A full list of Tayside and Fife winners at Scottish Hospitality Awards

• Hotel of the Year: Salutation Hotel (Perth)
• Hotel of the Year Central: Salutation Hotel (Perth)
• Tourist Attraction of the Year: Blair Castle (Perthshire)
• Family Venue of the Year: V&A Dundee (Dundee)
• Best Caravan Park: Blair Castle Caravan Park (Pitlochry)
• Spa Hotel of the Year: Scotland’s Spa Hotel (Pitlochry)
• Hotel of the Year Central: Salutation Hotel (Perth)
• Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year (Central): Waterfront Restaurant Within the Kenmore Club (Aberfeldy)
• Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year: Waterfront Restaurant Within the Kenmore Club (Aberfeldy)