Walkhighlands beat stiff competition from the National Trust for Scotland and Wilderness Scotland to win the innovation category of the Scottish Thistle Awards, from a field of almost 70 entrants. The award was presented by veteran comedian Ronnie Corbett, who confirmed that he was indeed the first person to climb all the Corbetts and that they were named after him. This conversation took place during an evening when much food and drink was consumed and we may have misheard him slightly. VisitScotland’s Thistle Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the tourism industry and are now in their 17th year.…