MUSSELBURGH singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has won a top accolade for his music, which has also helped raise vital funds to support children and young people with life-shortening conditions.

He was presented with The Forth Best Artist Award at The Forth Awards, with the sold-out Usher Hall playing host to the event.

Wet Wet Wet were on hand to surprise guests after The Forth Awards, alongside performances from award-winners Tony Hadley and Heather Small.

The Forth Awards returned recently after last year’s absence due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

In total, 10 awards were handed out, with local heroes and celebrities all part of the celebrations.

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Callum said: “I’m still pinching myself. It’s totally overwhelming.

“I’ve worked hard for over 10 years to get to this point and I am just overjoyed to have received this recognition from Forth One, who offer me such brilliant, unwavering support.”

Richie Jeffrey, head of events, said: “The Forth Awards are always a truly incredible and inspiring afternoon, with our return from a two-year hiatus making it extra special.

“From the unrivalled Usher Hall atmosphere to our non-stop entertainment and moving stories from very worthy winners, it is with real pride that Radio Forth is able to support and reward people in our community in this way.”

Callum also made a special appearance at the Oz-themed 2022 Rocking Horse Ball in Edinburgh, which raised £145,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

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The fun-filled extravaganza, hosted by popular Scottish comedian and broadcaster, Fred MacAulay at Prestonfield House, was organised to help the charity raise funds to support children with life-shortening conditions and their families.

Callum sang his hit song Salamander Street live on stage.

A lucky bidder also won a private party with the rising star, who is on the line-up for Glasgow musical festival TRNSMT next month.

Callum said: “There’s no more important cause than CHAS and I am absolutely thrilled to support this wonderful charity.”

In Scotland, nearly 16,000 children and young people live with life-shortening conditions. CHAS provides nationwide hospice services for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions at Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch, while the CHAS at Home service supports families their own homes.