Meet the 10 incredible Pride of Scotland winners being honoured at tonight's star-studded ceremony
The countdown to the Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards is finally over - and today we reveal the unsung heroes who will be honoured at tonight’s red carpet spectacular.Our glittering People’s Oscars will see 10 awe-inspiring Scots being recognised for their acts of courage and kindness.From a have-a-go hero granny who tackled a hammer-wielding thug and a troupe of clowns to a brave teenager battling a cruel skin condition - this year’s winners are a cut above.The Daily Record Pride of Scotland Awards with TSB, will be hosted by Elaine C Smith and Sanjeev Kohli with Love Island’s Paige Turley and Laura Anderson bringing all the goss from the red carpet.Here we reveal the recipients - the ordinary men, women and children who have achieved the extraordinary and are, undoubtedly, the pride of our nation.- For the winners’ stories in full please see the in-depth and colourful pull-out inside today’s paper. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT - Roy Cox O.B.E, 74, Bishopton, Renfrewshire After his daughter Cheryl was born deaf and blind he co-founded Sense Scotland, and devoted 35 years to supporting deafblind children and their families.Thanks to the services established by the disability charity Cheryl, now 44, lives independently, and loves swimming, skiing and playing in a band.
Roy retired as chairman in 2020, but his legacy lives on. CHILDREN OF COURAGE - Grace, 10, and Harry Sinclair, nine, Dunfermline, Fife The siblings have raised more than £20,000 for charity It’s Good 2 Give after Harry was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2019.
They want to help other families coping with cancer.Grace hosted two virtual bake-offs, and took part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk while her brother was receiving treatment.
