Pride of Scotland Awards 2023 held in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms
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.

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Elaine 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

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Paige Turley + Laura Anderson, Love Island stars

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Graeme Souness and * Child of Courage (‘Butterfly skin’ girl), Isla Girst

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Manjot Sumac and partner

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Libby Clegg and brother Stephen

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Laurie Brett

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Dougray Scott

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Brian Cox

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Tallia Storm


The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Dame Jackie Baillie

The Pride of Scotland Awards the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh
Chris Forbes