Celebrating Scottish Talent: Highlights from the 2024 BAFTA Scotland Awards On Sunday, November 17, Glasgow was alive with creativity as it hosted the 2024 BAFTA Scotland Awards. Held at a packed venue and streamed live on YouTube, the event celebrated exceptional talent across 15 competitive categories, showcasing the very best in Scottish film and television.

Big Winners of the Night

Scottish excellence took center stage as several notable talents were honored:

David Tennant won Actor Television for There She Goes, solidifying his reputation as one of Scotland's finest. Doon Mackichan earned Actress Television for her outstanding performance in Two Doors Down. The Audience Award for Favourite Scot on Screen, voted by the public, went to Ashley Storrie, whose work in Dinosaur resonated deeply with fans. Saul Metzstein claimed Director Fiction for his remarkable work on Slow Horses, while Kevin Macdonald won Director Factual for High & Low – John Galliano. The Agency: Unfiltered took the spotlight in the Entertainment category.

Honoring Icons of the Industry

This year, two special awards celebrated groundbreaking contributions to the creative arts:

Hazel Irvine, a broadcasting icon, received the Outstanding Contribution to Television award, highlighting her stellar career in sports media. Des Hamilton, a trailblazing casting director, was honored posthumously with the Outstanding Contribution to Craft (in memory of Robert McCann) for his unparalleled impact in shaping Scottish storytelling.

A Night to Remember

Charming host Edith Bowman led an evening filled with emotional speeches, heartfelt tributes, and moments of pure inspiration. The ceremony captured the essence of Scotland's vibrant storytelling heritage and its impact on the global stage.