" genuinely prestigious affair... with a genuine sense of occasion." Chortle

"no-one can deny the sense of excitement and occasion that this annual event now generates" The Scotsman

" the best-attended competition final in comedy" Chortle

"the Scottish Comedian of the Year final looms ever more influentially in the stand-up calendar" The List

"(it) does attract some major talent to the contest" The Skinny

Scottish Comedian of the Year was nominated for Best Traditional Event at The Scottish Event Awards 2008