Actor receives university honour

Ian Richardson received his degree from Dame Diana Rigg

Scots actor Ian Richardson has been presented with an honorary degree from Stirling University.

Richardson, best known for his role as the corrupt MP Francis Urquhart in the 90s TV drama House of Cards, was made a doctor of the university.

The honour was presented by the university's chancellor, actress Dame Diana Rigg.

More than 1,100 students are expected to graduate from Stirling University during the summer.

A total of eight people are in line for honorary degrees from Stirling, including former MP Tam Dalyell, businessman Sir Bill Gammell and dementia campaigner Frank Hitchman.