First awarded in 2012, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award is presented annually for “an outstanding album produced by a Scottish artist”
Awarded by the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) in partnership with Creative Scotland, the winner receives a trophy and a £20,000 prize - with the nine shortlisted artists receiving £1,000.
The shortlist, and eventual winner, is picked by 100 ‘nominators' involved in music journalism, broadcast and radio, music retail and live music venues.
Here are all 13 winners to date.
9. 2020: Nova – Re-Up
Rapper-producer-DJ Shaheeda Sinckler, recording under the name Nova, made history by becoming the first grime artist to win the award in 2020. At the age of just 24, she was also the youngest SAY winner. | Contributed
10. 2021: Mogwai – As the Love Continues
2021 was a huge year for Glasgow post-rockers Mogwai. Not only did 'As The Love Continues' win the SAY - it was also the band's first even number one album. | Contributed
11. 2022: Fergus McCreadie – Forest Floor
Another landmark year for the SAY in 2022, as Fergus McCreadie became the first jazz artist to win the award for third album 'Forest Floor'. It was also a number one on the UK's Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart. | Contributed
12. 2023: Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy
Yet another SAY award for Young Fathers in 2023 - for fourth album 'Heavy Heavy'. It means the trio have a trophy each - as well as winnings of £60,000. | Contributed