ScotPressAwards

It’s been an honour to celebrate such talented journalism across the country. A huge thank you to everyone who joined the #ScottishPressAwards2026 ceremony in person this evening and to those who followed the winner announcements online.

Our final award goes to @thecourieruk being crowned Scottish Newsbrand of the Year 2026 . It’s been a triumphant evening for The Courier with the title and its journalists taking home a number of awards. #ScottishPressAwards2026 #ScottishNewsbrandOfTheYear2026

The highly coveted Journalist of the Year award, sponsored by @mediahouseint goes to @GrahamMann19 of @ScottishSun. After also being named Specialist Reporter of the Year earlier in the evening, it was a standout night for Graham. #ScottishPressAwards2026 #JournalistOfTheYear2026

Sponsored by @CalMacFerries, the Weekly Newsbrand of the Year title goes to @The_Orcadian. Judges praised the strength of its journalism, understanding of community needs and achievements in driving change. The @elcourier came runners-up. #ScottishPressAwards2026

Next up is Campaign of the Year, congratulations @ardrossanherald for their ‘Save our Harbour’ initiative. Well done also to @pressjournal / @EveningExpress, runners-up for their ‘Trapped by RAAC’ campaign supporting those affected by the concrete crisis.#ScottishPressAwards2026