Comedian, broadcaster and writer Michael Palin honoured by the University of St Andrews.

The Monty Python star is among 12 distinguished individuals from the worlds of science, literature, religion, film and broadcasting during the University's summer graduation ceremonies at the Younger Hall.

Former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway, broadcaster Donald Macleod and Iranian film director Professor Bahram Beyzaie are also to be awarded honorary doctorates.

Mr Palin is the third Python to be honoured by the University of St Andrews.

As former Rector, John Cleese was awarded an honorary degree in 1971 and Terry Jones was most recently honoured in 2013.