The 10 best Scottish celebrities of all time according to our readers
dailyrecord.co.ukScotland has a lot to be proud of, from our world-renowned humour and scenery to exports like Scotch whisky and seafood. From culture to science, we Scots and this wee country have punched above our weight for centuries (well, except maybe in sport).
However, it's our famous faces that everybody kens that really make their mark.So, we asked you, who the best Scottish celebrity of all time was and here is who you chose.Strangely, stalwarts like Peter Capaldi and James Cosmo, modern favourites like Richard Madden and Martin Compston and acting queens like Karen Gillan and Amy Fraser didn't quite make the list.Scottish singer, entertainer and variety show host Andy Stewart was a hugely popular choice and a nod to the heady days of Scotch Corner and the White Heather Variety Show.He also famously wrote 'Donald Where's Yer Toosers' and traveled the world on tour.Strangely, the only woman in our top ten, Tilda Swinton is a true veteran of Hollywood and has made her mark on some incredible films.From award wins for indie hits like Young Adam to starring in huge cinematic franchises like the Chronicles of Narnia and the Marvel films she's one of the most hard-working actors around.
Robert Carlyle has come a long way since making his name as Hamish Macbeth, the Glasgow-born actor has since starred as first-class psychopath Begbie in Trainspotting, a Bond Villian in The World Is Not Enough, fled from zombies in 28 Weeks Later, and even played Adolf Hitler in miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil.
Not as well known in his home country as he probably should be, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and The Hustler Host is a huge name on US Television and has won multiple awards for his whip-smart comedy.
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