THREE leading lights in opera, film and theatre will receive honorary degrees from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in July.

Peter Mullan, actor, writer and director, will to receive a Doctor of Drama, as is playwright, author and broadcaster Bonnie Greer.

And an honorary degree of Doctor of Music will be awarded to Karen Cargill, internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano

Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, will confer the honorary degrees at three graduation ceremonies on Thursday, July 5 at the Royal Conservatoire’s campus.

Nearly 300 students will graduate from Scotland’s national conservatoire – one of the world’s top five performing arts education institutions – across the disciplines of music, drama, dance, production, film and education.

Professor Sharkey said: “We are thrilled that Karen, Bonnie and Peter will join the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s class of 2018 to be honoured for their distinctive contributions to the arts internationally.

"Each has created a rich body of work which has entertained, engaged and, on occasion, provoked audiences across the globe – and we are incredibly proud to celebrate them and their achievements.

"Graduation is a highlight in our year and we very much look forward to sharing this special day of celebration with our honorary doctors, our graduands and their families and friends."

Glasgow's Peter Mullen has starred in Hostiles, Braveheart, Trainspotting, Harry Potter and War Horse. and directed Neds and Orphans.