Third year pupil from Whitburn Academy, Marc Wright scooped the coveted top slot in Schuh Design Challenge 2011 with his Scottish themed boot.

The competition – now in its 15th year – was organised by West Lothian Council’s Enterprise in Education team and sponsored by the Livingston-based footwear company.

Marc has won a pair of shoes of his choice, as well as a chance to work with one of Schuh’s top designer.

Depute Chief Executive Gordon Ford commented: “We would like to thank Schuh for their continued sponsorship of this excellent challenge and congratulate Marc on his success.

“The high standard and creativity of the designs impresses me each year.  West Lothian has a wealth of talented and creative young people and this competition is a fantastic showcase for them.  The designs are really miniature works of art and it was also very appropriate that they were on displayed at Howden Park Centre, West Lothian?s premier arts venue.”

Neil Blackburn, marketing manager, Schuh commented: “The fifteenth schuh design challenge was a fantastic event and as always we saw some incredible ideas from some very talented young people. The quality of work is a real testament to the high standards of West Lothian’s schools and students.”