On Thursday evening the Pride of Scotland Awards took place at Assembly Rooms.
With a wealth of big names the evening honoured extraordinary people from all over Scotland who had made a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Hosted in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms by Scottish icons Elaine C Smith and Sanjeev Kohli, the glittering awards bring together a remarkable array of famous faces from Scotland and beyond to celebrate some truly awe-inspiring achievements. Â
22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson PhotographyThe Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms EdinburghElaine C Scott and Sanjeev Kohli
The stars and VIPs on the red carpet included:
Brian Cox, Emmy Award-winning Scottish actor + star of Succession Irvine Welsh, Scottish novelist + playwright (Trainspotting) Dougray Scott, Scottish Actor (Ever After, Mission Impossible) Graeme Souness, Football Legend Paige Turley + Laura Anderson, Love Island stars Child of Courage (‘Butterfly skin’ girl), Isla Girst
22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson PhotographyThe Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms EdinburghPaige Turley + Laura Anderson, Love Island stars  22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson PhotographyThe Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms EdinburghGraeme Souness and * Child of Courage (‘Butterfly skin’ girl), Isla Girst22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Manjot Sumac and partner22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Libby Clegg and brother Stephen22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Laurie Brett22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Dougray Scott22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson PhotographyThe Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms EdinburghBrian Cox22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Tallia Storm22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh Irvine Welsh and wife Emma Currie22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Dame Jackie Baillie22/6/2023 Pictures Alan Simpson Photography
The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Chris Forbes
