Alan Cumming is one of three Scots to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to the arts at the Scottish Baftas.

A multiple Golden Globe, Emmy and SAG award-winning actor, Alan Cumming will be presented with Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television at the awards ceremony in Glasgow in November.

Born in Aberfeldy, Cumming trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

After leaving the Academy he quickly found himself celebrated in his homeland for both his television work including Take the High Road and his stand-up comedy.

Since then, he has appeared in television shows such as Sex and the City, Frasier and The L Word.

He played political spin doctor Eli Gold in seven seasons of the CBS hit series The Good Wife, for which he received numerous awards and accolades, and now stars in the CBS Series Instinct.

His film career has alternated between blockbusters such as X2: X Men United, the Spy Kids Trilogy, Golden Eye and smaller independent films such as Titus opposite Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange, which he also produced and which earned him an Independent Spirit Award.

Alan Cumming said "I couldn't be happier or more proud to receive this special BAFTA award.

"I shot my first ever film in Glasgow and my first few years in the business were nearly all spent in the employ of Scottish television, so my roots in acting for the screen are very entrenched in Scotland.

"And of course, my heart is too."

Production Designer Pat Campbell will receive the award for Outstanding Contribution to Craft In Memory of Robert McCann.

With almost 30 years in the industry, Campbell is well known for her extensive work in television and film.

Her impressive film and TV slate includes Bafta-winning adaptation of Wolf Hall, The State and The Promise - all collaborations with director Peter Kosminsky.

Producer Paddy Higson will also be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to the Scottish Industry award.

Higson has worked in the film and television industries since the 1970s producing, line producing and executive producing drama content.

Her film and TV work includes The Magdalene Sisters, Gregory's Girl, Orphans, Monarch of the Glen, Cardiac Arrest and That Sinking Feeling.

Jude MacLaverty, director of BAFTA Scotland, said: "We are delighted to be presenting this year's Outstanding Contribution Awards to three truly exceptional recipients, each representing stand-out talent in their fields.

"Alan, Pat and Paddy have created incredible work that is not only recognised by their peers and the public, but that inspires future generations of film and TV makers.

"We're honoured to present their awards and look forward to recognising their outstanding achievements on November 4."