Helensburgh, Scotland

1. Kyle Bradley (1982)

American Martial Artist

He fought in the UFC from 2008-2010, scoring a TKO victory over Phillipe Nover at UFC 98 and facing off against Joe Lauzon.

2. John Logie Baird (1888)

Entrepreneur

Groundbreaking inventor of the first television technology. He showed the world the first wirelessly transferred image.

3. Deborah Kerr (1921)

Actress

She danced with Yul Brynner in the classic 1956 film, The King and I. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The Sundowners.

4. Morven Christie (1981)

TV Actress

Scottish actress known for her roles in various TV shows and mini-series, including Lost in Austen, Oliver Twist, and Grantchester. She also appeared in the movies House of 9 and...

5. Georgie Glen (1956)

TV Actress

Irish TV, movie, and theatre actress known for her roles in the shows Evermoor, Waterloo Road, and All Along the Watchtower. She also had roles in the films Les Miserables...

6. Gary Orr (1967)

Professional Golfer

Gary Hamish Orr is a Scottish professional golfer. Orr was born in Helensburgh Scotland. He turned professional in 1988 and became a member of the European Tour in 1993. His...

7. Gordon Reid (1991)

Actor

8. Derek Parlane (1953)

Scottish Footballer

Derek Parlane is a former professional football striker who played for Rangers from 1970 until 1980. He won 2 championships 3 Scottish Cups 2 Scottish League Cups and 1 UEFA...

9. Joe Carson (1953)

Scottish Footballer

Joe Carson is a former professional footballer who spent his entire playing career in the Scottish leagues playing mostly as a central defender.

10. Kenny Hyslop (1951)

British Musician

Kenny Hyslop is a Scottish drummer who played with different projects and bands who were varied in different styles such as glam rock 1970s teenybop soft rock punk New Wave...

11. Peter Such (1964)

Cricketer

Peter Mark Such is an English cricketer. A hard-working county off-spinner Such was brought into the Test arena in 1993 as a replacement for John Emburey but despite taking 6...

12. Neil Mitchell (musician) (1965)

British Musician

Neil Mitchell is a Scottish musician best known as the keyboard player for Wet Wet Wet. Mitchell was born in Helensburgh Dunbartonshire. In June 2010 Mitchell was ordered to take...

13. Duncan Airlie James (1961)

Scottish Actor And Martial Artis

Duncan Airlie James is a Scottish former heavyweight kickboxer. He was the first Scottish fighter to win a world Muay Thai title and fight in K-1.

14. Phil Ashby (1970)

Former Royal Marines Commando Of

Major Phil Ashby QGM is a former Royal Marines Commando officer notable for his escape and evasion in the jungles of Sierra Leone in 2000.

15. Fergus Tiernan (1982)

Scottish Footballer

gus Tiernan is a former football midfielder who retired from the sport in 2009 at the age of 27.

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