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Ewan McGregor Honored With BAFTA Scotland’s Outstanding Contribution Award in Glasgow

The ceremony spotlighted Scotland’s screen momentum, highlighting major honors for The Outrun, Lockerbie, plus debut feature On Falling.

Overview

  • McGregor received the career honor from his uncle Denis Lawson, who praised him as an extraordinarily versatile actor.
  • In his acceptance speech, McGregor thanked his wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead and said he hopes to work with her more, after the pair appeared together on the red carpet.
  • James McArdle won Actor Film/Television for Four Mothers as the ceremony recognized standout performances across recent UK productions.
  • Saoirse Ronan earned Actress Film/Television for The Outrun, with Izuka Hoyle accepting on her behalf and reading a message that thanked author Amy Liptrop and the people of Orkney.
  • Lockerbie: A Search for Truth took Television Scripted, while On Falling won Feature Film and Writer Film/Television for Laura Carreira.