Scotland has been the birth place of many celebrities and stars over the years from David Tennant, Karen Gillian and many more.
There are around 50 million people across the world who claim to have some kind of Scottish ancestry, and some of them are our famous friends who we are used to seeing on the big screen.
These celebrities have varied degrees of Scottish heritage, from parents in Greenock to historical connections from the 1700s.
Have a look at our list of celebrities you might not know have Scottish ancestry.John Barrowman rose to fame through West End musicals, before being cast as Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and the spin-off Torchwood.
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