Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards 2026 winners announced at Scone

The winners of the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards 2026 were revealed on the BASC stand at the Scottish Game Fair, Scone Palace, on Friday 3 July.

Now in its fourth year, the awards are run by Country Sport Scotland, which is proudly operated by BASC. The event celebrates the businesses and individuals driving excellence across Scotland’s country sports tourism sector and has become a fixture of the Game Fair calendar. 

This year’s ceremony maintained that momentum, shining a light on the estates, agencies, accommodation providers and individuals who help make Scotland a world-class destination for shooting, stalking and fishing tourism.

Six categories were contested, including Best Fishing Provider and Women in Country Sports Award, both introduced in 2025 to reflect the sector’s growing diversity and innovation. 

The awards were headline sponsored by Thorntons, one of Scotland’s leading law firms, whose expertise in rural, agricultural and sporting estates law reflects the spirit of the awards and their focus on celebrating excellence in the sector.

Kirk Norbury, Project Manager for Country Sport Scotland, said: “Once again, the standard of entries this year was outstanding. The awards highlight the excellence across Scotland’s country sports tourism industry, from long-established estates to the modern innovators and ambassadors attracting new audiences to the sector.

“Congratulations to all of our winners and highly commended entrants, you represent the very best of what Scotland has to offer.”

Addressing the reception on behalf of BASC, vice chair Claire Sadler said: “Bringing together our experience in advocacy, education and supporting sporting visitors, we want to help ensure that Scotland’s country sports sector continues to thrive, both at home and on the international stage.”

“This sector continues to make an important contribution to rural Scotland. Thank you to everyone who entered for all that you are doing for Scotland’s country sport tourism sector.”