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- ↑ "BAFTA Scotland: Full list of nominations announced". Glasgow Herald. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ↑ "Festival pioneer Lynda Myles to receive Bafta Scotland award". Screen Daily. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ↑ "Hazel Irvine and Des Hamilton to be honoured at BAFTA Scotland Awards 2024". Bafta Scotland. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.