Win announced at sell-out SLTN Awards ceremony in Glasgow hosted by Katherine Ryan
Killiecrankie House, the Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms in Highland Perthshire, has been named Restaurant of the Year (Fine Dining) at the 2026 Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) Awards for the second consecutive year. The win was announced on Wednesday 05th November at a sell-out ceremony at the Hilton Glasgow. The event was hosted by comedian, writer and presenter Katherine Ryan in front of an audience of around 700 figures from across Scotland’s hospitality and drinks industries.
Killiecrankie House took home one of the night’s corkscrew trophies, which recognise outstanding operators, venues and individuals from every corner of the country. Twenty-three awards were handed out over the evening, spanning categories such as Spirits Bar of the Year, Gastropub of the Year, New Business of the Year, Family-Owned Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and the Wine Award.
Tom Tsappis, Head Chef at Killiecrankie House, said: “To be named Restaurant of the Year for fine dining for the second consecutive year is a huge moment for all of us. Scotland has an extraordinary depth of talent at the moment, so being recognised by our peers in the Scottish trade means a great deal. It’s a reflection of the incredible produce we have on our doorstep here in Perthshire, and of a team who care about every detail of a guest’s stay, from their first dish at dinner to their last cup of coffee at breakfast.”
He continued: “Standing alongside the very best of Scottish hospitality is a brilliant way to shine a light on what we’re doing at Killiecrankie, but none of it happens without the commitment of every single person here. Front of house, the kitchen, housekeeping, the gardeners and the management team all pull together, and it only works because everyone plays their part. This award belongs to all of them.”
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SLTN print editor, Dave Hunter, said: “Tom and Matilda Tsappis had never run a hospitality business before they opened Killiecrankie House in 2021, and what they’ve achieved since is incredible. Not only is the food fantastic and matched perfectly with top-quality drinks, but the level of service from the small, family-like team is second to none.” He added: “The sense of care that goes into everything they do helped the team to wow our judges for the second year running. Congratulations to the whole team!”
Now in their 30th year, the SLTN Awards were launched in 1996 by the trade publication Scottish Licensed Trade News. What began as a modest event with just eight trophies has grown into a wide-ranging celebration of the people and businesses behind Scotland’s hospitality sector, from bar staff to industry leaders, and from local pubs to national operators, according to the release.
