awards & achievements
We're not ones to blow our own trumpet, however we thought you might like to know what awards we've been winning recently.
2023
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Best Hotel Experience - west of Scotland region - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hospitality Awards - Resort Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Hotels of the Year Scotland - Destination Resort Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Hotels of the Year Scotland - Activities Hotel of the Year - winner
2022
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Best Hotel Experience (20+ Rooms) - national winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Best Hotel Experience (20+ Rooms) - west of Scotland region - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Herald Top Employer Awards - Judges Choice - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Prestige Hotel Awards - Scotland's Best Staycation - winner
2020
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Rural Awards - Best Employer - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scotitsh Hotel Awards - Activities Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scotitsh Hotel Awards - Spa Team of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Prestige Hotel Awards - Best Couples Experience - winner
Auchrannie Resort - The Best Companies to Work For in Scotland 2020 - TOP 50
2019
Linda Johnston - Scottish Thistle Awards - Regional Ambassador - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Best Hotel Experience - regional winner, west of Scotland - winner
Auchrannie Resort - BII Awards - Outstanding Employer of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - SME Business Awards - Business of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Outdoor Pursuits Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Cycle Friendly Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Spa Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Front of House Team of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Grounds & Maintenance Team of the Year - regional winner Islands
2018
Auchrannie Resort - Living Wage Scotland - Industry Trailblazer Award - winner
Auchrannie Resort - The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay - Family Hotel of The Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - CIS Awards - Training and Employee Retention Award - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards - Scotland's Best Leisure Hotel - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Hotel Lodges of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Prestige Hotel Awards - Country Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Spa Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Front of House Team of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Grounds & Maintenance Team of the Year - regional winner Islands
2017
Linda Johnston - Dram Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Spa Team of the Year - regional winner Islands
The ASPA - Scottish Hotel Awards - Spa Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Family Hotel of the Year - regional winner Islands
2016
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards - Scotland's Best Leisure Resort - winner
2015
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards - Best Independent Hotel - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Visit Scotland, Thistle Awards - Creative Ambition Award - winner
2014
Auchrannie Resort - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice - Ranked Number 1 Family Hotel in the UK, 23rd Worldwide
Auchrannie Resort - Herald Scottish Family Business Awards - Customer Service Excellence - winner
eighteen69 Scottish Tapas - Scottish Hotel Awards - Informal Restaurant of the Year - winner
2013
Auchrannie Resort - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice - Ranked Number 1 Family Hotel in the UK
Auchrannie Resort - DRAM Awards - Independent Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Hotel of the Year Central South Scotland - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Herald Family Business Awards - Commitment to the Community - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Resort of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Family Hotel of the Year- regional winner
Auchrannie House Hotel - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice - Top Small Hotels in the UK
Auchrannie Resort - IIP - Investors in People Gold Award
Craig Beedie - Scottish Hotel Awards - Executive Chef of the Year - winner
The ASPA - Scottish Hotel Awards - Rising Star Award - winner
2012
Auchrannie Resort - Herald Scottish Family Business Awards - Customer Service Excellence - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Herald Scottish Family Business Awards - Rural Family Business - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Tourism Entrepreneur Award - national winner
Auchrannie Resort - The Caterer Scotland, Best Employers in Hospitality - Best Independent Hotel Employer - winner
Auchrannie House Hotel - Laterooms.com Best Kept Secret Awards - Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Entertainment Guide Awards - Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie House Hotel - Featured in The Good Hotel Guide 2013
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Tourism Entrepreneur Award Central South Scotland - winner
Auchrannie Spa Resort - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice - Top Family Hotels in the UK
Auchrannie House Hotel - TripAdvisor Travellers Choice - Top Relaxation & Spa Hotels in the UK
Cruize Bar Brasserie - Scottish Restaurant Awards - Best Family Friendly Restaurant - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - F&B Strategy Excellence Award - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Adventure Hotel of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - The Marketing Campaign Award - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Great with Kids Award - winner
Brambles Seafood + Grill, Cruize Bar Brasserie & Eighteen69 - TripAdvisor - Certificates of Excellence
Auchrannie House Hotel, Auchrannie Spa Resort & Auchrannie Luxury Lodges - TripAdvisor - Certificates of Excellence
2011
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards Family Outlet of the Year - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Ayrshire Business Awards Investors in Education - winner
Auchrannie House Hotel - Laterooms Best Kept Secret Awards - Best Breakfast - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Visit Scotland Green Tourism - Silver Award winner
Brambles Seafood + Grill and Cruize Bar Brasserie - TripAdvisor - Certificates of Excellence
Auchrannie House Hotel and Auchrannie Spa Resort - TripAdvisor - Certificates of Excellence
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Hotel Awards - Child Friendly Hotel - winner
Linda Johnston - Scottish Hotel Awards - Dame of Hospitality - winner
Iain Johnston - Member of the British Empire (MBE) - for services to tourism on Arran
2010
Auchrannie Resort - DRAM Awards - BII Training Award - winner
Auchrannie Resort - DRAM Awards - Benromach Award for Business Success - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards - Developing People - winner
Auchrannie Resort - IIP - Investors in People 10 year commitment award
2009
Auchrannie Resort, Visit Scotland Green Tourism - Silver Award winner
eighteen69 - EatScotland - Silver award winner
Auchrannie Resort - IIP - Investors in People - Bronze Award
2007
Auchrannie Resort - British Hospitality Association - Service & Business Excellence - winner
Auchrannie Resort - Visit Scotland approved Walkers / Cyclists / Golfers Welcome Scheme
2004
Auchrannie Resort - Scottish Thistle Awards - Scotland Year Round - winner