Sir Billy Connolly has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Strathclyde in his home city of Glasgow.

The comedian, known as the Big Yin, was recognised for his contribution to society at a graduation ceremony in Barony Hall on Thursday.

Last week he was awarded a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Speaking to STV News after receiving the Strathclyde degree, Sir Billy said the accolades were "overwhelming."

Holding his new doctorate scroll, he joked: "It's wonderful, it's pretty good for a dunce."

The former folk singer, who turns 75 this year, added: "It's a bit special I must say, it's becoming quite overwhelming.

"I'm wondering if they know something I don't, all these prizes piling in, when you start to get the lifetime achievement stuff..."

Sir Billy grew up in the Partick area of the city and worked in the Govan shipyards before pursuing a career as a folk singer in the Humblebums alongside the late Gerry Rafferty.

Others receiving honorary degrees from the university included Dr Max Nikias, president of the University of Southern California; Nigel Whitehead, group managing director of BAE Systems; Nigel Cantwell, an international consultant on child protection; and Richard Hunter, convener of court at the University of Strathclyde.