Scottish Music Awards
| Scottish Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Specsavers Scottish Music Awards | |
Logo for the 2020 ceremony | |
| Awarded for | Recognition of outstanding contribution to Scottish music |
| Sponsored by | Specsavers (2020–present) SSE (until 2020) |
| Date | November 22, 1998 – present |
| Location | Glasgow City Halls (2020) Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (2021–present) |
| Country | Scotland |
| Presented by | Edith Bowman (2020–present) |
| Hosted by | Edith Bowman |
| Formerly called | SSE Scottish Music Awards |
| Campaign(s) | Music therapy |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | Lewis Capaldi (4) |
| Scottish Album of the Year | Gun (2024) Hombres |
| Icons Award | Lulu (2024) |
| Outstanding Contribution Award | Travis (2024) |
| Website | Scottish Music Awards |
Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow has hosted the event since 2021 | |
The Scottish Music Awards (Scottish Gaelic: Duaisean Ciùil na h-Alba) are an annual award ceremony held in Scotland to commemorate outstanding musical contribution by musicians over the past year to Scottish music and success on the Scottish Singles and Albums Charts. As of 2020, the awards have been held annually for 22 years. The Scottish Music Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023.
The 2020 ceremony was held on 28 November, dubbed as a "St. Andrew's Day celebration". Performances included Lewis Capaldi, Biffy Clyro, Texas, Amy Macdonald, Wet Wet Wet, Dougie MacLean, GUN, Stephanie Cheape, HYYTS, kitti, Luke La Volpe, George Bowie and Graeme Park.