Clydebank funnyman Kevin Bridges has hailed Glasgow author Douglas Stuart after finishing his award-winning debut novel Shuggie Bain.

Kevin took to Twitter to praise Douglas for his 'genuine brilliance' - and said he and his mother couldn't stop talking about the Booker Prize-winning story.

Shuggie Bain, which is based on Douglas's childhood, is set in Glasgow in the 1980s and tells the story of a young boy growing up with a mother who is battling addiction.

Throughout the novel, the author tackles issues of poverty, alcoholism which is reflected upon his tough upbringing.

Kevin wrote: "Half an hour on the phone to my mum discussing Shuggie Bain. Felt like I’d had a doin after reading it. Genuine brilliance @Doug_D_Stuart Recommended folks!"

And the author replied to the comedian saying: "Ah, Cheers Kevin. (Sorry for the doin!) Give your mammy a big hug from me."

He then reshared Kevin's tweet and wrote: "This is just brilliant. I also love that mothers and sons are talking about Shuggie."

Douglas is the second Scottish author to win the prize, following in the footsteps of James Kelman and his 1994 novel How Late it Was, How Late.

The 44-year-old was announced as the winner of the prize in November, in a virtual ceremony which featured contributions from former US president Barack Obama and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is also a fan of the book and congratulated him on winning.

She wrote on Twitter: "I’m so thrilled for @Doug_D_Stuart - Shuggie Bain is a raw, searing and beautifully tender novel.

"Such a worthy winner of @TheBookerPrizes - and he now joins James Kelman as one of just two Scottish writers to win the prize. Many congratulations!"