A number of Glasgow comedies are leading the way in this year's BAFTA Scotland Awards nominations. 

BBC comedy-drama Dinosaur has received four nominations and the popular Two Doors Down series has received two nominations - both of which are set in the city. 

(Image: Image of Newsquest) (Image: Ashley Storrie, whose sitcom Dinosaur is up for BAFTA (Image: BBC)) Also leading nominations is Out of Darkness with three nominations, and Baby Reindeer, Girl and Is There Anybody Out There?, all of which have two. 

The ceremony - which will be hosted by Edith Bowman - will be held in Glasgow on Sunday, November 17. 

The night will be livestreamed on BAFTA’s YouTube, with an edited highlights programme broadcast on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday, November 20. 

(Image: Image of Edith Bowman from PA)

Edith Bowman said: “It’s an absolute joy to be back hosting the BAFTA Scotland Awards. My favourite night of the year.

"Year after year, I am blown away by the creativity and talent on show and I can’t wait to celebrate them all on Sunday, November 17."

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The full range of awards up for grabs are; Best Actor (Film), Best Actress (Film), Best Actor (Television), Best Actress (Television), Director Factual, Director Fiction, Entertainment, Factual Series, Feature Film, News and Current Affairs, Features, Short Film & animation, Single Documentary, Television Scripted, and Best Writer for Film/Television.

Across the 15 categories this year, five have been increased from three to four nominations to reflect the exceptionally high volume of entries submitted.

The nominations were determined through a combination of membership voting and dedicated juries comprised of industry professionals with relevant craft expertise.

(Image: BAFTA Scotland) Jude MacLaverty, Director of BAFTA Scotland, said: “Our nominations this year reflect the incredible output and creativity that is possible with support for, and investment in, the Scottish screen industries, and the individuals whose craft and stories resonated with audiences in Scotland and around the world this past year.

"From first-time nominees to much-loved screen talent, it is so encouraging to see such a diverse range of nominees celebrated today.

"Congratulations to all and we look forward to celebrating our nominees and winners at the BAFTA Scotland Awards on Sunday, November 17."

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Nominations for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award, the only award determined by a public vote, will be announced on Friday 11 October with voting open the same day.

Two BAFTA Special Awards will also be presented at the awards ceremony on the night, with the recipients to be announced next month.

Event sponsors and partners have been confirmed as BBC Scotland, Champagne Taittinger, Channel 4, Deloitte, EE, Hildon Mineral Water, Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Lancôme, Screen Scotland, STV and Villa Maria.  

Full list of nominations can be found HERE