The Mary Doll actress and dame of Glasgow comedy is just the seventh woman in 225 years to be granted the Freedom of Glasgow, ...

The actress now has the right to graze cows on Glasgow Green, fish in the River Clyde and bear arms for the city.

The Dame of Scottish comedy is only the second Glaswegian woman to be bestowed with the honour since 1800 - and it comes with ...

The Rab C Nesbitt and Two Doors Down star has been given the city's highest honour - which also gives her the right to fish ...

IT’S International Women’s Day today – an opportunity to celebrate females across the globe. Marked by millions, it’s a chance to empower women and hail their achievements. But it’s also a time ...

The stand-up-comedian, who died in November, will be honoured at the event called An Afternoon for Janey at this year’s ...

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At a glittering ceremony on Friday, the veteran actress will become only the fifth woman in 850 years to be made a freeman of ...

Two stars of the hit BBC show Two Doors Down reunited to support a show legend and 'true icon' at a big event. Grado - real ...

ELAINE C Smith has vowed to be a champion for citizens as she becomes the first female Freeman of Glasgow in fifty years. At a glittering ceremony on Friday, the veteran actress will become only ...

Elaine C. Smith has been granted the Freedom of the City of Glasgow. The city’s highest honour allows her to graze her cows on Glasgow Green and fish the River Clyde – but also has the duty to defend ...

Actress and comedian Elaine C Smith has said it is “quite the honour” to be granted the Freedom of Glasgow as part of the city’s 850th birthday celebrations. The star now has the right to ...