A SCOTTISH television star is to be made an honourary graduate at a Glasgow university.
Line of Duty actor Martin Compston will receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Glasgow Caledonian University this summer.
Compston, who hails from Greenock, will be recognised for his 'outstanding contribution to the world of television, his fundraising efforts with Ardgowan Hospice and his commitment to GCU students'.
This evening will see the star host an event to raise money for the hospice.
Chart-topping musician Example will play Greenock Town Hall with special guest George Bowie for Martin Compston presents in aid of Ardgowan Hospice.
Still on wrong continent as far as gig goes. Flight this evening barring no more flight issues hopefully make beginning of the gig. My responsibility to be there tonight and tomorrow day pulling things together can’t apologise enough to folk burden will now fall on in my absence
— martin compston (@martin_compston) June 27, 2018
Suppose tomorrow was always gonna be chaotic but still gonna be some some night! Thank you to everybody offering to help with transfers for @ArdgowanHospice gig all sorted. No surprise @British_Airways after causing the hassle in first place offer no help, stay classy 👌
— martin compston (@martin_compston) June 27, 2018
However, the event was thrown into chaos on Wednesday after Compston's flight back to his home town was cancelled.
In a series of dramatic tweets, the actor said he was unsure if he would make the gig on time but said he would 'swim there' if he needs to.
Fans are crossing their fingers that all will go to plan on the big night.
Also receiving an honourary degree from GCU will be Marie Macklin CBE, founder of HALO Urban Regeneration Company.
The businesswoman will receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Business Administration in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the business world and her outstanding commitment to GCU students and the work of the University for the Common Good.
Bakira Hasecic, founder of the Association of Women Victims of War, will receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of her outstanding contribution to human rights and justice for women in Bosnia and Phil Differ, comedian, scriptwriter and journalist, will receive an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of television scriptwriting and his commitment to GCU students.
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