OVERVIEW
Supported by the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Railway Industry Association and CPT Scotland, the 23rd Annual Scottish Transport Awards will take place at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on 11 June 2026. This flagship event brings together senior leaders, operators, local authorities, and partners from across the sector to honour the people, projects and organisations driving progress in Scotland's transport system.
Now in its 23rd year, the Scottish Transport Awards continue to play a vital role in uniting the transport community, showcasing innovation, celebrating success and highlighting best practice. The ceremony provides an important opportunity to reflect on achievements across all modes and regions, share learning, and recognise the hard work and dedication of teams committed to improving transport for communities throughout Scotland.
Running Order
18:15 – Drinks Reception
19:00 – Welcome from host – Des Clarke, Comedian and Presenter
19:10 – Pre-Recorded Keynote address – Stephen Flynn MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Economy and Tourism
19:30 – Dinner
21:00 – After Dinner Speaker – Des Clarke
21:30 – Awards Ceremony
22:30 – Close
Dress code: Lounge suit
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Stephen Flynn MSP (pre-recorded)
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism
Stephen Flynn was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport in May 2026.
Mr Flynn was born in Dundee. He studied history and politics at the University of Dundee before being elected to Aberdeen City Council in 2015.
Mr Flynn represented Aberdeen South in the UK Parliament for more than 6 years, and was elected as MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine in 2026.
He is an avid Dundee United fan.
HOST
Des Clarke
Comedian and Presenter
Des Clarke is a successful young Scottish comedian and a popular, Sony Radio Award winning presenter. He has appeared as host, performer and guest on a raft of sport, lifestyle and entertainment shows.
Onstage Des combines cleverness with childlike energy and infectious enthusiasm, appealing to any audience. He has won awards from the BBC, Channel 4 and the Daily Telegraph, and received a Sony for his part in the North by North North sketch show.
Des' big break came as co-host on SM:TV Live. Since then he has fronted the MTV Europe Awards and Children in Need. He presents Des Clarke's Friday Feeling on BBC Radio Scotland, offers a comic take on the week's sport on 5 Live, fronts BBC Scotland's Children in Need coverage, and writes an occasional column for the Daily Record.