From soft play parties in the heart of Dunfermline to sharks gliding under the Forth bridges, some of West Fife’s best‑loved spots are in the running for national titles this summer, after the finalists for the 9th Scottish Hospitality Awards were announced.
The winners will be revealed at a gala ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow on June 17, with Dunfermline and North Queensferry venues hoping to bring home the silverware.
Family favourites lead the local charge. Play Planet in Dunfermline city centre is shortlisted for Children’s Play Centre of the Year, recognising its role as a go‑to spot for birthday parties and rainy‑day energy burn‑offs.
Deep Sea World at North Queensferry is also in the spotlight, up for the Best Day Out award thanks to its underwater tunnel and dramatic setting beneath the Forth Bridge.
Dunfermline’s status as a regional hub for shopping and leisure is reflected in the shortlist too.
Kingsgate Shopping Centre will compete for Shopping Complex of the Year against some of Scotland’s biggest retail destinations, while Fife Leisure Park has been named a finalist for Entertainment Complex of the Year, highlighting its mix of cinema, dining and activity‑based attractions on the edge of the city.
The city’s night‑time economy has also caught the eye of judges. The Ball Room is in the running for Best Sports Bar, putting its big‑screen matchdays and pool tables up against rivals in Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond.
Live music venue The Monarch Bar & Function Room, which was closed this month for not having the required alcohol licence, is shortlisted for Local Live Music Venue of the Year.
Organisers say the awards aim to shine a light on businesses and individuals who go the extra mile for their customers, from front‑of‑house teams to back‑room staff.
For West Fife, the strong showing on the shortlist means local residents could soon be able to say their regular spots are officially among the best in Scotland, when the envelopes are opened in Glasgow next month.
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