ELDERSLIE Golden-Globe winning actor Richard Madden is to receive an honorary doctorate for his contribution to drama. 

The Bodyguard star will be recognised as part of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s summer graduation ceremony in Glasgow today.

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The ceremony will see more than 300 people graduate across the disciplines of music, drama, dance, production, education and film.

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Madden, who attended Paisley's PACE Youth Theatre, graduated from the conservatoire in 2007.

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