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Honorary Doctorate for Mither Tongue Man

Billy Kay, long-time broadcaster, writer, and campaigner for the Scots language, was awarded an honorary degree this month in recognition of his work in Scottish culture and the Scots language. Billy, who entered broadcasting in 1979 and is author of ‘Scots The Mither Tongue’, was given his honorary degree by the University of the West of Scotland at a graduation ceremony held on 1 July 2009 in Troon Concert Hall. Professor Seamus McDaid, who is Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University, commented “We are delighted to award Billy Kay with an Honorary Doctorate. He has made a significant contribution to Scottish culture and is a fitting recipient of this honour.” The Scots Language Centre was delighted by the news and commented “It’s rare that sic a bonnie fechter for the leid haes been honoured this wey.”