Everyone at Hebrides Cruises is congratulating our very own Emma on winning the Next Generation Award at The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2025.
The judges chose Emma “for her exceptional leadership and vision in shaping the family business for the future. Combining her father’s legacy with fresh ideas, Emma has expanded the company’s offerings, driven sustainability, and elevated guest experiences, all while staying true to the family values at its heart. Her innovation, commitment, and ability to turn challenges into opportunities ensure Hebrides Cruises thrives today and for generations to come - a true next-generation leader.”
This is such a proud moment for Hebrides Cruises which truly celebrates our family business. However, while Emma may be named for the award, we are very aware that this achievement truly belongs to the whole team. So a massive thank you to our incredible crew, our dedicated shore-based team, our brilliant local suppliers and partners, and our wonderful guests who delight us with their company - many of them sailing with us year after year. Together we are ensuring the success of the business for many years to come.
We would also like to congratulate Alex at @equisicecream for receiving the highly commended award in this category and all the other exceptional nominees who are providing leadership for the future in their family businesses.
Dear Emma - We just want to say a heart-felt ‘Thank You’ for such a wonderful experience! From the friendliness and confidence of the crew (a special thanks to Craig for putting me straight on the number of nights!!!) to the stunning spectacle of dozens of leaping dolphins and the knowledge of the ‘frequent flyers’ who obviously love travelling with you - truly unforgettable! Chris’s experience inspires confidence and his easy (to our eyes!) practicality and knowledge of the area are awesome. Alexa is a font of knowledge and we wouldn’t have seen half the things we did without her pointing them out to us. Especially the difference between the different cetaceans! Tracking two male Orca added a thrill too! Sian’s cooking should also get a mention - it’s amazing how she served up so many great dishes in such a small space. All we have to worry about now is how to shrink waistlines…I’m running out of superlatives so again many thanks for the experience - I think it’s fair to say that Whale Watching in the Northern Minch is a roaring success! Hope to see you again in the future!
Euan & Mo Peters: 30 August 2021Whale watching in the Northern Minch