World Shortbread Championships Break
Inverness is about to crown the world’s first Shortbread Champion, and you can have a front-row seat. The first ever World Shortbread Championships take place in Inverness on 21 November 2026, hosted at Inverness Leisure. Make a weekend of it with two nights at Kingsmills Hotel, then come back to a warm welcome, a comfortable room and a proper Highland breakfast.
Enjoy two nights in a Classic room and a full Scottish breakfast each morning.
From £107.50 per guest, based on two guests sharing.
What’s Included in your World Shortbread Championships Break:
- 2 nights in a Classic Room
- Full Scottish breakfast each morning
About the Championships
Junior bakers and amateur bakers will compete alongside professionals, with traditional and speciality categories leading to the crowning of the first World Shortbread Champion. The even will be hosted by professional chef, food writer and broadcaster Sarah Rankin, with Jeni Ianetti of Bad Girl Bakery as Head Judge. It builds on the much-loved Shortbread Showdown, a fixture of the Visit Inverness Loch Ness calendar for the past three years.
Whether you’re competing, cheering on a friend or just there to taste the shortbread, it’s a fitting celebration of one of Scotland’s most famous bakes, and the perfect excuse for a cosy November weekend in the Highland capital.
Staying at The Kingsmills Hotel
The Kingsmills is a 4-star luxury hotel in Inverness. Only a 10-minute drive from Inverness Leisure, the venue for the World Shortbread Championships. We offer luxurious rooms, impeccable dining options and excellent facilities for all our guests, including a leisure club and swimming pool.
Terms & Conditions
This offer applies to stays 20th – 22nd November 2026 only. Subject to availability. Cannot combine with other promotions. Starting from £107.50 per person, calculated on 2-night minimum stay with 2 adults sharing Classic King or Twin accommodation (total from £215). Both morning breakfasts provided. Leisure facilities access follows standard operating hours. Room upgrade supplements apply. Standard Kingsmills Hotel booking terms govern all reservations.
