Anne & Scott Baxter bought the premises in 2002 and have been refurbishing the rooms & restaurant culminating in many awards. Including the Scottish new restaurant of the year award (Runner Up) 2002.
The AA's Rosette Award scheme assesses restaurants for the quality of their food. Annual awards, on a rising scale of one to five, are made solely on the basis of meal visits by the AA's highly trained inspectors.
Rissons has been awarded a Rosette award every year since 2002. To recieve this award “Chefs [Scott] should display a mastery of basic techniques and be able to produce dishes of sound quality and clarity of flavours, using good, fresh ingredients” - The AA
From 2006, the AA have replaced the previous Diamonds rating for guest accomodation with Stars. To qualify for three stars an establishment must offer - “ A friendly welcome and good-quality, well-presented beds and furniture. A choice of good-quality, freshly cooked food is available at breakfast. ” - The AA

Rissons have also have been awarded 3 Stars from the Scottish Tourist Board.