Loch Lomond Trossachs Businesses Finalists in 2017 SOLA Awards

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A host of Loch Lomond and Trossachs businesses are celebrating reaching finalist stage of the 2017 Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards.

Now in its second year, the awards received over 35,000 public votes across categories such as Scotland’s Best Family Holiday Park, Scotland’s Best Glamping, and Scotland’s Best Outdoor Festival.

Finalists include the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival and Lomond Woods Holiday Park, which is nominated in two categories, for Best Glamping and Best Family Holiday Park.

In addition to Loch Lomond Trossachs businesses, finalists include Gleneagles, the Royal Highland Show and Portavadie Loch Fyne.

Loch Lomond Trossachs Businesses reaching finalist stage:

  • Lomond Woods Holiday Park – Best Glamping & Best Family Holiday Park 
  • Four Seasons Campers - Best Motorhome/Campervan Hire Company
  • Go Ape Aberfoyle – Best Outdoor Adventure Experience
  • Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival - Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival
  • East Cambusmoon Holiday Cottages – Best Self Catering

We’re absolutely delighted to have Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival recognised as one of the best outdoor festivals in Scotland.

Audrey Reid Manager, Loch Lomond Shores

Audrey Reid, Manager of Loch Lomond Shores, which hosts the Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival said: ‘”We’re absolutely delighted to have Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival recognised as one of the best outdoor festivals in Scotland. Tens of thousands of fans flock to Loch Lomond Shores for the festival on the first weekend of September, to have a great time celebrating Scottish food and drink in one of the country’s most iconic locations. There really is something for everyone here – and we’ll have even more reason to celebrate this year!”

Warren Paul, CEO and founder of the Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards, said: The journey has only just begun as we aim to build on these firm foundations and make SOLA a national, annual celebration where all can come together and celebrate this amazing industry’.

The next step is judging by a specialist panel, with the awards announced at the gala final at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on 29 October 2017.

Check out the full list of 2017 SOLA Award Finalists here.