A new medal for excellence in design engineering has been named in honour of an inspirational Skelmorlie man.

Strathclyde University's design, manufacturing and engineering department presented the first Baird of Bute Society Cameron Medal to student Seumas MacKay during its graduation ceremony on June 21.

The medal is named in honour of Dugald Cameron OBE who has a long relationship with Strathclyde, most specifically with the department and its formation.

In 2002 the Skelmorlie man was made an honorary Doctor of Science by the university and received an Hon DLitt by the University of Glasgow 2021.

The Cameron Medal is presented annually by the Baird of Bute Society, where Dugald is a trustee.

He was the recipient of the society's 2013 Scottish Aviation Award.

The society employs the example of early Scottish aviator Andrew Blain Baird to inspire the youth of Scotland to aspire to achievement in their lives through a series of programmes, scholarships and school activities.

The society enjoys a close relationship with Strathclyde University where it annually presents the Lord Smith of Kelvin Lecture.

Dugald Cameron is an internationally recognised artist and industrial designer who was, from 1991 to 1999, director of the Glasgow School of Art (GSA).

He is internationally recognised for being directly involved in the design of the first medical ultrasound machine, which was his first paid commission while in his final year as a GSA student.

Christopher Markwell, chair of the Baird of Bute Society, said:  “The society is so pleased to offer this new medal recognising both the inspiring career achievements of this great Scot and his contributions to the development and mission of the society."

The 3D printed medal is a matrix of stainless steel and bronze and was designed by Dugald Cameron with assistance in its preparation by Craig Whittet of Glasgow School of Art.

It is presented on a sheet of pippy oak from Bute, and features a raised portion representing the tail assembly of the monoplane which Andrew Blain Baird flew at Ettrick Bay, on the island's west coast, in September 19.

Seumas graduated with an MEng degree in sports design engineering.