The Order of the Scottish Samurai (OSS), is an award "recognising excellence, character and respect in alignment with the ancient spirit of budo."

It was founded in 1994 by Ronnie Watt, and based on the Order of the Rising Sun, awarded in 1908 to Thomas Blake Glover, 'The Scottish Samurai'.

The OSS was established in 1994 by Aberdeen-based martial arts expert Ronnie Watt, as an awarding body which recognises "excellence, character and respect in alignment with the ancient spirit of budo.

The awards which honour ties between Scotland and Japan,[3] recognise individuals who excel in their chosen field or who demonstrate particular character and distinction.

[6] Awards are normally conferred at Broomhall House, home of Lord Charles Edward Bruce, 12th Earl of Elgin[7][8] or at The Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen.