An anti-war campaigner whose son was killed in Iraq is among those being awarded with an honorary degree from Glasgow University.

Rose Gentle's son, Fusilier Gordon Gentle, was killed during the war in Basra in 2004.

As well as running for parliament in 2005, Ms Gentle founded the Military Families Against the War group and the Justice 4 Gordon Gentle campaign.

The university will grant 15 honorary doctorates in 2017 to people across a range of backgrounds, including peace campaigning and services to science and industry.

DC comic artist Vin Deighan, who is known as Frank Quitely, will also receive an honorary doctorate.

His work is currently the subject of an art exhibition at Kelvingrove Museum.

Nobel Prize-winning biologist Sir Paul Nurse and John Shaw, vice-chairman of Indian firm Biocon Limited, will also receive honorary degrees.

Ms Gentle said: "I was genuinely surprised to tell the truth. I found out a couple of months ago and I was taken aback. It's an honour to get it but I was thinking 'why am I getting this?'

"I was told it was for campaigning and it's lovely to see that campaigning for justice for Gordon and for other families in the Iraq War is being recognised.

"I think Gordon would be laughing his head off at this but he'd be saying 'go for it mum'. It's a tribute to him as it's his anniversary this month."

Principal Professor Anton Muscatelli said: "Awarding honorary degrees is an opportunity for the university to recognise the achievements of individuals from across all walks of life whose work and public spirited efforts have made a positive impact not just in Scotland, but the UK and around the world.

"We look forward to celebrating the successes of all our honorary graduands, and we also look forward to working with them in the future, for the common good."