1. Michelle Gomez (1966)

TV Actress

Scottish actress well known for her roles in the TV comedies Green Wing and The Book Group. From 2014 to 2017, she starred as Missy/The Master on BBC's Doctor Who and in...

2. Stevie Starr (1962)

British Entertainer

A fourth place finisher on both America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent, he is a performance artist known by the nickname The Professional Regurgitator thanks to his unique ability...

3. Nikki Cross (1989)

Wrestler

Scottish professional wrestler who is widely known for her tenure on WWE's NXT promotion. In October 2016, she debuted as a member of the heel stable SAnitY.

4. Charles Macintosh (1766)

British Chemist

Chemist and inventor who created the first waterproof fabrics. His name adorned the Mackintosh raincoat.

5. Thomas Campbell (1777)

Director

Scottish poet who became known for his sentimental verse and patriotic songs. His works include "The Pilgrim of Glencoe," "Ye Mariners of England," and "The Soldier's Dream."

6. Thomas Graham (1805)

Chemist

Notable for pioneering the medical practice of dialysis and for establishing the scientific field of colloid chemistry, this nineteenth-century scientist is also remembered for formulating an important scientific theory and...

7. John A. Macdonald (1815)

1st Prime Minister Of Canada (18

Canadian lawyer and politician who became the 1st Prime Minister of Canada in 1867. He notably led the conferences and the drafting of the British North America Act, which made...

8. Allan Pinkerton (1819)

Law Enforcement Officer

Scottish American detective and spy who served in the Union Army during the civil war and opened the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.

9. William Muir (1819)

British Orientalist

Remembered for his scholarship in the fields of Islamic and Near and Far-Eastern studies, Muir is also known for serving as an imperial administrator and governor in Bengal and British...

10. Iain De Caestecker (1987)

Actor

Scottish actor best known for his role as Leopold Fitz in the television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In 2014, he was cast in the lead role in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut,...

11. William Ramsay (1852)

Chemist

A Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases in the 1890's for which he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904.

12. Jim McCormick (1856)

Baseball Player

Pitcher who won 265 games during his 10-year career, one of the early stars of baseball in the 19th century.

13. Derek Riddell (1967)

British Actor

Though he also appeared in episodes of Ugly Betty, Waterloo Road, and Doctor Who, this Scottish actor is most famous for his portrayal of Dr. Jamie Patterson on the Channel...

14. Michelle McManus (1980)

British Actor

Pop and R&B artist who released the #1 UK single "All This Time" and "The Meaning of Love." 

15. David McGurn (1970)

Soccer Player

Goalkeeper who joined the Raith Rovers in 2008 and became a steady starting keeper for the team.

16. Kelly Macdonald (1976)

Scottish Actress

Scottish actress well known for her appearances in films like Nanny McPhee, Gosford Park, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II. She has also had prominent roles in No...

17. Donald Meek (1878)

British Actor

Prolific actor who starred as Mr. Poppins in Frank Capra's 1938 film, You Can't Take it With You. He also starred as a criminologist named Dr. Crabtree, for a year...

18. Gordon Greer (1980)

Scottish Footballer

Scottish soccer player famous for his work playing for the Blackburn Rovers, Stockport County and the Doncaster Rovers. He played as a defender. 

19. Darius Campbell (1980)

British Singer

Singer and actor who has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including Chicago and Guys and Dolls.

20. Phyllida Law (1932)

British Actress

She played the role of Mrs. Cavendish in Albert Nobbs, starring Glenn Close.

21. Jo Swinson (1980)

British Politician

British politician who is best known for being the MP for East Dunbartonshire. She has also been the leader of the Liberal Democrats party.

22. Angus Macfadyen (1963)

Scottish Actor

He played Robert the Bruce in the dramatic war film Braveheart and played Jeff Denlon in Saw III. As a television actor, he has appeared on Criminal Minds and Californication.

23. Jimmy McKenna (1953)

British Actor

Scottish actor who first played the character of Jack Osborne on British soap opera Hollyoaks. 

24. Andrew Robertson (1994)

Actor

Scottish defender who was named to the PFA Scotland Team of the Year for the 2013-14 Scottish Premiership season in his lone season at Dundee United. He signed a three-year,...

25. Kloe (1996)

Pop Singer

Scottish pop recording artist who has released a couple of tracks called "Feel" and "Grip," each of which have garnered more than 100,000 plays on SoundCloud.

26. Eileen Herlie (1918)

British Actor

Starred as Myrtle Fargate on All My Children, a role which earned her three Daytime Emmy nominations.

27. Edwin Morgan (1920)

Poet

Significant poet and translator of the Scottish Renaissance. His best-known poetic works include Starlings In George Square, The Death of Marilyn Monroe, and The Billy Boys.

28. Donovan (1946)

Scottish Singer-songwriter And G

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist who had hits in the 1960s like "Catch the Wind" and "Sunshine Superman." He was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2012.

29. Bobby Thomson (1923)

Baseball Player

He hit one of the famous home runs in baseball history in 1951, known as the 'Shot Heard Round the World.'

30. Ivor Cutler (1923)

Scottish Poet Humorist

Scottish poet, children's author, songwriter, and radio performer known for Velvet Donkey, A Wet Handle, and other recorded works. His poetry collections include A Flat Man and South American Bookworms;...

31. Elizabeth Sellars (1923)

Actress

Film and television actress who became recognized for her performances in Prince of Players and A Voyage Round My Father.

32. Gordon Jackson (1923)

Actor

Famous for playing Angus Hudson on the ITV series Upstairs, Downstairs, Jackson is also remembered for portraying George Cowley on another ITV show, The Professionals.

33. Alex Simpson (1924)

Scottish Footballer

Half-back who made his professional debut in 1947 with the Wolverhampton Wanderers and joined Notts County in 1949.

34. Kaiya Jones (1996)

Australian Actor

Scottish actress best known for her role as Sophie Ramsey on the Australian soap Neighbours. She also appeared in an episode of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries in 2013.

35. Lewis Capaldi (1996)

Pop Singer

Singer, guitarist and pianist who experienced a meteoric rise thanks to his March 2017 single "Bruises," which made him the fastest unsigned artist to reach 25 million plays on Spotify....

36. Stanley Baxter (1926)

British Actor

Scottish actor known for his impressions, including one of Elizabeth II, which were featured on his multiple comedy series.

37. James Stirling (1926)

Architect

Known for his work at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Considered to be one of the greatest architects of the latter 20th century and was known for drawing...

38. John Glashan (1927)

Cartoonist

Creator of the famous Genius cartoons. His work appeared in publications like Lilliput, Harpers & Queen, Private Eye, Punch, and various London newspapers.

39. Joanne Calderwood (1986)

British Martial Artist

Professional fighter known for being Scotland's first woman to go pro in mixed martial arts. She's also an accomplished Muay Thai practitioner, winning titles as both a bantamweight and flyweight.

40. Derek Walker (1929)

British Writer

Twentieth-century English architect and urban planner. He built the town of Milton Keynes, England and headed the Architecture department at the Royal College of Art.

41. Andy White (1930)

Writer

Drummer who replaced Ringo Starr for a short period of time in The Beatles and performed on the song "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You."

42. Betsy Mccredie (2008)

TV Actress

Child actress notable for playing the titular character of Tig in the series Woolly and Tig. She appeared in 9 episodes of the show from 2012 to 2014. She also has...

43. Johnnie Beattie (1985)

Scottish Rugby Union Player

Scottish flanker who joined Montpellier in 2012 after 8 seasons with the Glasgow Warriors.

44. Lonnie Donegan (1931)

British Singer Songwriter And Mu

Scottish-born singer and songwriter whose more than twenty United Kingdom Top 30 hits include "Cumberland Gap," "Gamblin' Man," and "My Old Man's a Dustman." His music spanned the folk, jazz,...

45. Ross McCormack (1986)

Footballer

Scottish striker who joined Melbourne City on loan in 2017. He joined Leeds United in 2010 after spending two seasons with Cardiff City; he then played for Fulham from 2014...

46. Andy Stewart (1933)

Director

Scottish folk artist who did comedic impressions throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

47. Brian Vernel (1991)

TV Actor

Most well known for his role as Odda the Younger in the BBC America series The Last Kingdom. He also appeared in the miniseries The Casual Vacancy and Prey and was seen...

48. Rose Keats (1991)

Blogger

Lifestyle blogger who first became known for her beauty and fashion videos posted to her self-titled YouTube channel. She has since expanded her repertoire to blogging about travel, food, and...

49. Laura Fraser (1976)

Scottish Actress

Scottish actress who appeared on the BBC fantasy series Neverwhere and on the American hit drama Breaking Bad.

50. Alex Harvey (1935)

Sound

Scottish blues and rock musician who led The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.