Ask a typical Glaswegian, Dundonian or Doonhammer to name you a famous Scottish opera singer, orchestra leader or ballet dancer and they will struggle. Ask them to name a famous Scottish comedian and instantly names such as Billy Connolly, Ricki Fulton, Chic Murray and Frankie Boyle will trip off of their tongue. 

The patter, banter, craic – call it what you will – Scots have the best sense of humour in the world. The Scottish comedy scene is great and each year the Scottish Comedian of the Year competition -SCOTY- celebrates it in style. So much so that last year’s final has been nominated for Best Traditional Event in the Scottish Event Awards.

This year's judging panel included; Sanjeev Kohli & Jane McCarry better known as Naveed & Isa from BBC Still Game, Steve Bennett (Chortle.co.uk), Anthony Butler (Off The Kerb), Lee Martin (Gag Reflex & Frog and Bucket), Stu Who (Scottish Comedy Legend) and Alan Tyler (Head of Comedy and Entertainment at BBC Scotland).

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" genuinely prestigious affair... with a genuine sense of occasion." Chortle

" the best-attended competition final in comedy" Chortle

"no-one can deny the sense of excitement and occasion that this annual event now generates" Scotsman

"the Scottish Comedian of the Year final looms ever more influentially in the stand-up calendar" The List

"there’s no denying it will be a night to remember" The Skinny

("SCOTY) does attract some major talent to the contest" The Skinny

"a great showcase" The Skinny

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Please note: Most comedians are lazy incompetent sods, who can't read a train timetable, or would pay 30 pieces of silver to appear on a pilot for a radio panel show. Thus all line ups are subject to change.

Please check with the venue 24hrs prior to the show for confirmation of line ups.

August 6 - 30

Best of Scottish

Comedian of the Year

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