Sir Sean reels in honorary city doctorate

SIR Sean Connery was set to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Napier University this morning.

The Edinburgh-born actor was expected to collect his degree at a ceremony at the university's Craighouse campus, accompanied by his wife, Micheline.

Sir Sean is a Patron of the Screen Academy Scotland, which is a joint venture between Edinburgh Napier University and Edinburgh College of Art set up in 2005 to educate and train film talent.

Sir Sean said: "I am delighted to receive this honorary degree from Napier University.

"It is a pleasure to be involved with a university which does so much to help develop the Scottish film industry.

"I would like to congratulate the university on its work in this area and its ongoing commitment to the Screen Academy. I wish them continued success."