University honours film director Stone
Oscar-winning film director Oliver Stone is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh.
The 70-year-old will fittingly collect the award on 4 July, linking the honour to one of his best known films, Born On The Fourth Of July.
The university said he will receive the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa “in recognition of his prominent and politically engaging career in film”.
It is the latest honour for former soldier Stone, who has won three Oscars.
Others to be honoured by the university this summer include Social Bite co-founder Josh Littlejohn, science broadcaster Michael Mosley, Kelpies sculptor Andy Scott and journalist Magnus Linklater.
Mr Linklater, a former editor of The Scotsman, will receive Doctor Honoris Causa awards.