A Linwood primary school has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the Scots language.
Our Lady of Peace Primary School is one of five nominees for Scots Schuil o the Year at the 2026 Scots Language Awards.
It is shortlisted alongside Banff Academy, Peterhead Academy, Perth High School and Airdrie Academy.
The awards recognise individuals and organisations for their work to showcase the richness, expressiveness and distinctiveness of the Scots language.
A total of 49 nominees have been named across 10 categories.
Public voting is now open and will close on Friday 11th September.
The winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at Discovery Point in Dundee on Saturday 19th September.
Simon Thoumire, from award organisers Hands Up for Trad, said: “Whit a shortlist we hae this year! It’s fantastic tae see the range o talent, creativity and commitment tae Scots shinin through, wi nominees comin frae communities richt across the country.
“Scots is a livin, vibrant language that belongs in every pairt o life, and this year’s nominees show jist that. They’re findin new weys tae share it, enjoy it and bring it tae new audiences, while makin sure it remains a proud and important pairt o Scotland’s culture.
“Noo it’s ower tae the public tae hae their say. We hope folk will get behind their favourites and vote, afore we bring everybody thegither in Dundee for a richt guid celebration.”
The ceremony will be hosted by Scots ambassadors Lynne Campbell and Taylor Dyson.
Performances will come from singer Iona Fyfe, Shetland writer Yvonne Tait, traditional singer Scott Gardiner and poet Hugh Macmillan.
The Scots Language Awards are organised by cultural advocacy organisation Hands Up for Trad.
Voting is available at https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotslanguageawards.
Photo: The Scots Language Awards celebrate people and organisations supporting the language.
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Photo: Alistair Heather and Alan Bissett at a previous Scots Language Awards ceremony.
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Photo: A previous Scots Language Awards ceremony.
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Photo: Sheena Wellington at the 2025 Scots Language Awards.
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Photo: Taylor Dyson and Lynne Campbell hosting the 2025 Scots Language Awards.
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Photo: Ellie Beaton with the Scots Performer o the Year award in 2025.
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Photo: Awards presented at the Scots Language Awards.
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