Best Visitor Attraction Scotland has a wealth of unique and fascinating visitor attractions, from castles and palaces to nuclear bunkers and a hollow mountain experience! This category celebrates the variety of opportunity provided to Scotland’s visitors, and the attractions which provide world class service with an authentic, memorable experience. Attractions should provide a warm… Continue reading The Original Noss Boat – DOUBLE FINALISTS – HITA 2026

National Award – Celebrating Success We’re thrilled to announce that we have been named ‘Service Excellence Business of the Year’ at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2025, becoming the first ever Shetland based business to have been recognised in this way at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards. For this particular category we were up against… Continue reading Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards – Service Excellence

Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards – 2025 Finalist   We are excited to share that we have been selected as a Finalist for the Service Excellence Business of the Year at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2025. This award is for a woman-led business in Scotland which has demonstrated outstanding service to customers. It recognises businesses… Continue reading Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards – 2025 Finalist

   We’re proud to share that we’ve once again received the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2025, continuing our streak of yearly recognition! We’re also honoured to be consistently ranked #1 on Tripadvisor, a reflection of the incredible support from our passengers and the dedication of our amazing team.This award places us among the top 10%… Continue reading The Noss Boat – TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Joint Business Owner Marie Shortlisted As Finalist For SME Business Of The Year At The Scottish Women’s Awards 2025 27.06.2025 We are thrilled to announce that The Noss Boat’s very own Joint Business Owner Marie, alongside her husband Brian, has been named a Finalist in the SME Business of the Year category at the 6th… Continue reading Shortlisted For 2025 Scottish Women’s Awards

Da Voar Redd Up 2025 – Doing Our Bit for Shetland’s Shores    On Easter Sunday, Seabirds-and-Seals once again took part in the annual Da Voar Redd Up—the UK’s most successful community litter-picking event. We were joined by local friends who kindly gave up part of their holiday to support the clean-up alongside The Noss… Continue reading The Noss Boat Team – Participates In Da Voar Redd Up 2025

THE NOSS BOAT OWNERS COMPLETES STANDARD WiSe REFRESHER & ADVENTURE WiSe COURSE PROUD OWNERS OF THE WiSe SCHEME We’re delighted to share that we, Marie & Brian Leask – the husband-and-wife team behind Seabirds-and-Seals – The Noss Boat – completed the updated WiSe Scheme training course back in March 2025, renewing our accreditation as responsible… Continue reading The Noss Boat – Wildlife Safe Tour Operator

INSTAGRAM COMPETITION ALERT ONE WINNER…ONE PRIZE! WIN A SHETLAND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE OR A TASTE OF SHETLAND AT HOME…DON’T MISS OUT – ENTER NOW We have designed this Instagram Competition to be inclusive for all – whether you’re based in Shetland or not!  That way, it’s a win-win for everyone entering.  No cash alternatives on any… Continue reading INSTAGRAM COMPETITION ALERT…DON’T MISS OUT – ENTER NOW

Celebrating Local Collaboration in Shetland: Uphouse Crafts & Seabirds-and-Seals        Exciting things are happening in Shetland as two fantastic local businesses—Uphouse Crafts and Seabirds-and-Seals—come together to create something truly special for wildlife lovers. This collaboration combines creative artistry with the wonders of nature, bringing a unique and meaningful product to those who cherish… Continue reading Celebrating Local Collaboration In Shetland – 19.03.2025