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Awarded Scottish Family Business Of The Year – Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024

SEABIRDS-AND-SEALS – THE NOSS BOAT AWARDED SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR THE HERALD SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2024 LEADING THE WAY INTO 2025 28.11.2024 As previously announced, we were nominated and shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Herald Scottish Family Business Awards which took place in the Glasgow Marriot Hotel on Thursday 28th November. … Continue reading Awarded Scottish Family Business Of The Year – Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024

Finalists – Two Categories – Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024 – 15.07.2024

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are absolutely delighted and excited to share that we have been shortlisted for this year’s Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards for the second year running. Not just in ONE but in TWO CATEGORIES – “BEST OUTDOOR OR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE” and “INCLUSIVE TOURISM”. These are highly regarded Scottish tourism awards and absolutely over… Continue reading Finalists – Two Categories – Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024 – 15.07.2024

TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024 – 26.06.2024

  We are excited to announce that today we have once again been honoured with the TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award, an award we have received yearly since 2018.     Travelers’ Choice, formerly Certificate of Excellence, recognizes businesses that earn consistently great reviews. Travelers’ Choice award-winners are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor.… Continue reading TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024 – 26.06.2024

New Local Business Collaboration – JB’s Coloured Pencil Art – 01.05.2024

We are delighted this year to be working in partnership with local artist ‘ John Birnie – JB’s Coloured Pencil Art’.  We have our online shop where we advertise greetings cards for sale, which are also available for sale onboard along with our other branded merchandise.  Our current greetings card stocks were created from an… Continue reading New Local Business Collaboration – JB’s Coloured Pencil Art – 01.05.2024

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Operator – 28.04.2024

When we took over the business, we wanted to make our tours ‘inclusive for all’ and create a great experience without barriers or restrictions. This in return improves the tourism experience for a wide range of customers who may need specific adaptions or facilities. These include disabled people, seniors, families with young children, and those… Continue reading Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Operator – 28.04.2024

Double Award Presentation – 19.04.2024

We have had a fantastic start to our 2024 season which has seen us win two fabulous accolades. We were firstly awarded ‘Service Excellence’ for Scotland at the FSB – Federation Of Small Businesses.  This award gives recognition for businesses that goes above and beyond, plus great dedication in putting their customers first.  FSB Highlands… Continue reading Double Award Presentation – 19.04.2024

New Business Addition…Showing Our Heart Is In What We Do – 15.04.2024

Earlier this year we sourced a defibrillator through charity organisation AEDdonate . Our decision to have this onboard reflects our commitment to responsible tourism & inclusivity, ensuring everyone can enjoy the wonders of nature with peace of mind. We hope we never have to use it but on hand should an emergency situation arise. AED… Continue reading New Business Addition…Showing Our Heart Is In What We Do – 15.04.2024

Announcing Our ‘Name The Puffin’ Winner – 15.04.2024

On 30th March we released here on our Blog as well as on Facebook, that we were running a competition to win a FREE trip for one adult and one under 16 with the winner drawn on 15th April.  .  The competition was to name the puffin which was gifted to Brian last year as… Continue reading Announcing Our ‘Name The Puffin’ Winner – 15.04.2024

SEAWATCH FOUNDATION – RECOMMENDED BOAT OPERATOR – 06.04.2024

We are again this year, a recommended boat operator for the Sea Watch Foundation – a charity the business has been part of ever since the early days. We were recently approached by one of the team as they wanted to do a story on our business, we look forward to sharing this soon.  … Continue reading SEAWATCH FOUNDATION – RECOMMENDED BOAT OPERATOR – 06.04.2024

New Local Partnership – LHD Custom Clothing 28.03.2024

NEW LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP – SUPPORT AND SHOP LOCAL WHERE YOU CAN We are committed to becoming more sustainable as we know this is the future, with increasing numbers of visitors looking for businesses that are playing their part in sustainability practices.  Our good practices, which we have in place both at home and in… Continue reading New Local Partnership – LHD Custom Clothing 28.03.2024

The Noss Boat Team Signs Up For…Da Voar Redd Up – 22.03.2024

DA VOAR REDD UP…YEARLY BEACH CLEAN UP From Saturday 30th April – Friday 26th April 2024 Da Voar Redd Up is one of Shetland’s award winning clean ups, the UK’s most successful community litter-picking event, with around 4,500 (20% of Shetland’s population) volunteering each year.  The Redd up is organized by ‘Shetland Amenity Trust’ and… Continue reading The Noss Boat Team Signs Up For…Da Voar Redd Up – 22.03.2024

Seabirds-and-Seals – Listed On Euan’s Guide – Award-Winning Disabled Access Charity – 20.03.2024

Seabirds-and-Seals – The Original Noss Boat Tours Welcomes Reviews On Euan’s Guide Disabled Access Review Website We are now listed on Euan’s Guide as a visitor attraction to let users of Euan’s Guide know that we are an accessible boat tour attraction in the Shetland Islands.  Following your tour with us we welcome any reviews… Continue reading Seabirds-and-Seals – Listed On Euan’s Guide – Award-Winning Disabled Access Charity – 20.03.2024

Travel & Hospitality Award Winners 2024

Boat Tour Of The Year – Scotland.

  • Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023 – Double Win For Best Visitor Attraction & Inclusive Tourism
  • Highlands & Islands Thisle Awards 2024 – Finalists 2024 for Best Outdoor Or Adventure Experience
  • Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024 – Scottish Family Business Of The Year