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.
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
other awards
RCI (Gold Award)
Held for a staggering twenty three years by Auchrannie's Lodges. Making them one of the top five per cent of similar resorts worldwide. RCI's Affiliated Resort recognition programme honours resorts that consistently offer superior holiday experiences. The Gold Crown award requires affiliated resorts to meet stringent standards in areas such as ratings, resort amenities, lodge amenities and guest services.