AN eco-friendly luxury bed and breakfast with stunning views on the west coast has been named the best guest house at Scotland's tourism 'Oscars.'

AN eco-friendly luxury bed and breakfast with stunning views on the west coast has been named the best guest house at Scotland's tourism 'Oscars.'

Guests booking into the Ardtorna guest house by the side of the Loch Creran in Argyll have consistently praised the quality of the accommodation.

Last night, the accommodation won the best guest house or bed and breakfast category in the Scottish Thistle Awards at Stirling Castle, backed by VisitScotland.

The event, hosted by TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, also saw the Tiree Music Festival win the ScotRail Best Cultural Event award. The Best Sporting event award went to The Tour of Britain cycling race, which has been attracting top class cycling stars and took in Glasgow this year.

Best visitor attraction award went to The Glenlivet Distillery & Visitor Centre.

Meanwhile, the winner of the Silver Thistle Award, awarded for outstanding contribution to the country's tourism industry, went to Stephen Leckie, chief executive of Crieff Hydro and chairman of Scottish Tourism Alliance. VisitScotland chairman, Mike Cantlay, said: "There is no-one more fitting than him to be recognised for this award."