Capaldi and Sir Rod top Scottish awards

Lewis Capaldi, Sir Rod Stewart and Paolo Nutini were among the winners at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards.

The ceremony at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom raised funds for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity.

The outstanding achievement in music award went to Sir Rod, who also performed.

Lewis Capaldi took home the Raymond Weil global artist of the year award. His comeback song Forget Me catapulted him to the top of the charts on its release in September.

Paolo Nutini scooped best album and live act accolades following a four-year hiatus.

Scots singer Gerry Cinnamon won the King Tut’s songwriting award on the night.

Sandra Schembri, chief executive of Nordoff Robbins, said: “What a fantastic night.

“We are humbled by the Scottish music industry’s ongoing support of Nordoff Robins and grateful to all the winners and performers that joined us at the Barrlowlands this year.

“The funds raised through the SMAs will go directly towards our mission to continue sharing the power of music as far and wide as possible, helping people to connect and communicate through music therapy.”

Clare Grogan from new wave band Altered Images scooped the living legend award.

Social media star Rianne Downey was awarded the breakthrough award, while Tamzene, who opened the show, won the rising star accolade.

The View were awarded the special recognition honour, while Wet Leg were named best UK artist.

And Bros bassist turned record label boss Craig Logan was recognised by the Go Radio music industry award.