1. William Sharp (1855)

Novelist

A prolific writer and poet of late nineteenth- century Scotland, he is known for works such as Earth's Voices, A Fellowe and His Wife, and The Children of Tomorrow. He...

2. Gayle Rankin (1989)

TV Actress

TV actress who started playing Shelia the She-Wolf on GLOW in 2017. She joined the film Her Smell in 2018. 

3. Kendall Gill (1968)

American Basketball Player

Sharp-shooting guard who played fifteen seasons in the NBA, beginning with the Charlotte Hornets in 1990 and ending with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2005.

4. Tom Conti (1941)

British Actor

Scottish stage, film, and television actor who appeared in the 2012 film, The Dark Knight Rises. He played his most memorable roles in American Dreamer; Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence; Dangerous...

5. Kenny Fullwood (1993)

Movie Actor

Actor who has risen to fame for his work as Private Rossi in the 2019 war drama 1917. He also appeared as Lucas Bardell in a 2018 episode of Doctors.

6. Derek McInnes (1971)

Scottish Footballer And Manager

Soccer player-turned-manager who has been with Aberdeen since 2013. He previously managed Bristol City and St. Johnstone. He played 21 professional seasons for teams like Greenlock Morton and Dundee United.

7. Charlie Mitchell (1970)

Soccer Player

Scottish defender who played for the New York Cosmos, Team Hawaii, and the Tulsa Roughnecks during his 9-year career in the 1970s.

8. David Hay (1948)

Scottish Footballer And Football

Former soccer midfielder who played for Chelsea and later managed the Scotland national team.

9. Andrew Neil (1949)

TV Show Host

Host of BBC's Straight Talk With Andrew Neil who served as an editor of The Sunday Times for 11 years.

10. Paolo Nutini (1987)

British Musician

Scottish singer who has released singles like "Candy" and "New Shoes." His awards include the 2008 ASCAP Award for Songwriting, which he won for "New Shoes."

11. Paul Paton (1987)

Scottish Footballer

Scottish soccer player best known as a member of Scottish Premiership clubs like Partick Thistle FC and Dundee United FC. He signed with Falkirk in 2018 after spending a season...

12. Steven Thompson (1978)

Soccer Player

Scottish soccer player who joined his favorite childhood club St. Mirren in 2011. He previously played for clubs like Cardiff City and has earned international caps for Scotland.

13. Barrie McKay (1994)

Scottish Footballer

Scottish soccer forward who made his senior debut with Rangers F.C. He later played for Greenock Morton and Raith Rovers on loan before signing with Nottingham Forest in 2017.

14. Gerry Rafferty (1947)

Scottish Singer And Songwriter

Scottish musician best known as a former member of Stealers Wheel, the group known for "Stuck in the Middle with You." After establishing himself as a fixture in the music...

15. Archie Gemmill (1947)

Footballer

Former Scottish midfielder who scored one of the most famous goals in Scotland's history against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup.

16. Phyllis Logan (1956)

British Actor

Famous for her starring role as Mrs. Elsie Hughes in the popular ITV and PBS series Downton Abbey, Logan is also known for her BAFTA Award winning role as Janie...

17. Gerard Butler (1969)

Actor

He won an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for his performance as King Leonidas in 300. His performances in PS I Love You, Gamer, Law Abiding Citizen, and Olympus Has Fallen gained him additional fame. 

18. Micky Mellon (1972)

Footballer; Football Manager

Scottish soccer manager and former player who won the Conference Premier Championship with Fleetwood Town in 2012. As a player, he was a midfielder for clubs like Blackpool FC and...

19. Kelly Marie (1957)

British Singer

Scottish disco singer who released the number one UK hit song Feels Like I'm in Love in 1980.

20. Steven Moffat (1961)

Scottish Television Writer And P

Co-created the BBC's update of Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock. He became the head writer and executive producer of Doctor Who in 2009.

21. Kay Lee Ray (1992)

Wrestler

Wrestler who won the WCPW Women's Championship in June 2017. She also took part in the Mae Young Classic in 2017. 

22. Mhairi Black (1994)

Politician

Scottish politician who became a Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South in 2015 when she was just 20 years old. The election made her the youngest ever MP in...

23. Neve McIntosh (1972)

Actress

A television and stage actress, she is best known for her role as Madame Vastra in BBC's Doctor Who.

24. Paul McGillion (1969)

British Actor

Canada-based television, film and theatre actor who is best known for his role as Dr. Carson Beckett in the science fiction television series, Stargate Atlantis.

25. Jon McShane (1991)

Scottish Footballer

Jon McShane is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Celtic Nation. He previously played for St. Mirren Dumbarton and Hamilton Academical.

26. Joanne Love (1985)

Scottish Footballer

Joanne Jo Love is a Scottish female international football midfielder. She currently plays for Glasgow City having previously played in the English FA Women's Premier League for Doncaster Rovers Belles....

27. Mark McGeown (1970)

Scottish Footballer

Mark McGeown is a former Scottish footballer who last played for Queen's Park in the Scottish Football League Third Division. He was a goalkeeper. McGeown began his senior career with...

28. Tony Gervaise (1955)

Scottish Footballer And Manager

Tony Gervaise is a Scottish association football former player turned women's football coach. He is a former manager of Arsenal Ladies having succeeded Vic Akers in 2009. Gervaise played as...

29. Steven Fallon (1979)

Footballer

Steven Fallon is a Scottish footballer who currently plays in defence for Scottish junior side St. Andrews United.

30. Laura Montgomery (1975)

Scottish Footballer

Laura Montgomery is a Scottish football manager and former player. She played for and captained Glasgow City for 12 years after founding the club in 1998 with her friend Carol...

31. Nathan Shepherd (1991)

Scottish Footballer

Nathan Shepherd is a Scottish footballer who plays for East Stirlingshire.

32. The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse (1981)

Singer

The Ramisco Maki Maki Rocking Horse is an indie folk artist from the Scottish Highlands.

33. Stuart Benson (1981)

British Bobsledder

Stuart Benson is a bobsledder who competes for Team GB and an avionics technician in the Royal Air Force. His Olympics debut is at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi...

34. Ron McMillan (1958)

British Photographer And Writer

Ron McMillan born April 29 1958 is a Scottish free-lance photojournalist and author best known for his rare photo coverage of North Korea and for authoring one of the few...

35. Al Johnston (1932)

Professional Golfer

Alan Johnston is a Scottish-Canadian professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour. Johnston was born in Scotland. He came to Canada in 1954 and became a Canadian citizen living...

36. Stephen McAllister (1962)

Professional Golfer

Stephen McAllister is a Scottish professional golfer. McAllister was born in Paisley. He won the Lytham Trophy in 1983 and turned professional later that year. He first played on the...

37. Ross Drummond (footballer) (1994)

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Ross Drummond is a Scottish footballer who plays for Berwick Rangers on loan from Dunfermline Athletic as a defender.

38. Eleanor Laing (1958)

British Politician

Eleanor Fulton Laing née Pritchard is a British politician. She is Conservative Member of Parliament for Epping Forest and was first elected in 1997. In October 2013 she won election...

39. Alan Mackin (footballer) (1955)

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Alan Mackin is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

40. Gordon Williams (Unknow)

British Writer

Gordon M. Williams is a Scottish author. Born in Paisley he moved to London to work as a journalist. He has written for television and is the author of over...

41. Fred Goodwin (1958)

Banker

Anderson Fred Goodwin FRSE FCIBS is a Scottish chartered accountant and former banker who was CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group between 2001 and 2009. From 2000 to...

42. Marc McAusland (1988)

Scottish Footballer

Marc McAusland is a Scottish footballer currently playing for St. Mirren.

43. Sandy Fitzpatrick (1944)

British-born Canadian Ice Hockey

Alexander Stewart Sandy Fitzpatrick is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the New York Rangers and Minnesota North...

44. Alastair Brennan (1945)

Ice Hockey Player

Alastair Brennan is a retired ice hockey player who played in Scotland and for the Great Britain national ice hockey team. He is a member of the British Ice Hockey...

45. Craig Gillies (1976)

English Rugby Union Player

Craig Gillies is a former English rugby union player. His final club was Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership. He played as a lock. Gillies was born in Paisley and...

46. Chris Glen (1950)

British Musician

Christopher 'Chris' Glen is a Scottish bass guitarist who has played in The Jade Tear Gas The Party Boys The Sensational Alex Harvey Band John Martyn and The Michael...

47. Jock McFadyen (Unknow)

British Artist

Jock McFadyen is a contemporary British painter.

48. Dougie Bell (1959)

Scottish Footballer And Manager

Dougie Bell is a former Scottish footballer.

49. William A. Phillips (1824)

American Politician

Addison Phillips was a journalist soldier and U. S. Representative from Kansas.

50. John Ross Campbell (1894)

Communist Activist And Newspaper

John Ross Johnny Campbell best known as J. R. Campbell was a British communist activist and newspaper editor. Campbell is best remembered as the principal in the so-called Campbell Case....