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Deacon Blue star Lorraine McIntosh to receive Honorary Degree

Deacon Blue star Lorraine McIntosh to receive Honorary Degree

Lorraine has been a member of the band for over 35 years, during which time they have achieved international recognition and critical acclaim. 

In addition to her successful music career, Lorraine has ventured into acting, making her debut in Ken Loach’s film My Name is Joe in 1998. She continues to work in theatre and television, with recent performances in the crime drama Shetland, as well as productions from the National Theatre of Scotland and The Citizens Theatre, among others. 


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Throughout her career, Lorraine has also been actively involved with numerous charities. She currently serves as an ambassador for Glasgow’s Simon Community and SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund), having travelled with them to the Democratic Republic of Congo to raise awareness and combat the sexual abuse of women during conflict. 

Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Lorraine McIntosh to the Abertay family. Her outstanding contributions to music and the arts, coupled with her dedication to philanthropy, reflect the values we hold dear at Abertay. We are delighted to celebrate her achievements and to recognise her as a vital part of our community, and I am confident she will serve as a source of inspiration for this year’s graduates and those who follow.” 

The ceremony will also award Honorary Fellowships to three distinguished individuals. Among them is John Burt OBE, a prominent leader in the further education sector who served as Principal of Angus College from 1996 to 2013 and later became an active member of Abertay’s Court, the University’s governing body. 



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