We were delighted that Hebrides Cruises owner, Rob Barlow, was awarded the 2024 Scottish National Investment Bank Award for Outstanding Business Leader, at the Prosper Award Ceremony on September 12th.
The Award Ceremony took place in the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness with impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner as host. Almost 300 finalists and local businesses gathered to celebrate the outstanding business achievements in the Highlands and Islands and congratulate the winners of ten awards being presented. With a record number of nominations, the judging panel had a difficult job .choosing winners from many inspirational examples of business excellence.
Rob was declared winner of the outstanding business leader award due to his passion in running a sustainable cruise business, helped by training and retaining the best qualified crews which in turn provides an exceptional experience for our guests and a significant contribution to the local economy.
We would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists who together painted a picture of encouraging and impressive business excellence in the Highlands and Islands
And thankyou to our amazing crews, shore team, lovely guests, excellent suppliers and everyone who plays a part in making Hebrides Cruises such a success.
This was a fantastic cruise which met and often exceeded our expectations. The scenery and anchorages were wonderful. Our skipper James and Will, our wildlife expert, were constantly on the lookout for wildlife and didn’t disappoint with numerous sightings of cetaceans. Despite being the quiet season for birds we were also blessed with good sightings of some pelagic species. Special thanks also to Emma and Zara for the superb meals and housekeeping. We’ll be back!
Brian Fairbrother: 19 August 2021Skye, the Small Isles and the Shiants