Actor Sam Heughan returned to his alma mater to receive an honorary doctorate.
And Balmaclellan-born Sam encouraged graduates from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) to “dream big”.
The Outlander star graduated from the Glasgow institution with a BA in Acting in 2003.
And last week he returned to his roots to join the class of 2022 at their summer graduation.
He told them: “You have had many wonderful new, first experiences here and will have many to come. This place has given you the greatest start and I’m incredibly excited for you.
“It is here, where my first dream became a reality. It’s here, where I have been shooting a major US TV show and have been able to rely on the experience and lessons I learnt in this building.
“I never would have imagined back then, walking down Great Western Road on my way to movement class (where we were working on being a tree) or daydreamed, that it was possible to make my own work. I never imagined I’d write my first book or have a whisky business or set up a scholarship for fellow students.
“I’m willing you on, I want you all to succeed and I know you will. Dream big and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. I cannot wait to see what you all achieve.”
Last year, Sam announced a new 10-year scholarship to support the next generation as they pursue their dreams at RCS, providing funding for three scholarships for undergraduates in the School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film.
He also created Write Start: The Sam Heughan Creative Commission, designed as an annual award at RCS to encourage students to devise new work.
Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Professor Sharkey said: “Sam Heughan is a wonderful ambassador for the arts and Scotland. He’s an artist of international acclaim with an entrepreneurial spirit who passionately believes in giving back and helping others to fulfil their potential.
