1. Kieren Webster (1986)

British Musician

Bassist and singer for the acclaimed Scottish group The View. The View's debut album, Hats Off to the Buskers, was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2007.

2. William Kidd (1645)

Explorer

Scottish explorer who was executed on charges of piracy by the English Parliament in 1701. However, the accounts of his actions as a pirate contained more fiction than fact.

3. Williamina Fleming (1857)

Astronomer

Scottish astronomer remembered for having developed a workable system for cataloging stars under the tutelage of renowned astronomer Edward Charles Pickering. In 1888, she discovered the Horsehead Nebula.

4. Matt Tucker (1976)

American Film Producer

Actor and screenwriter who is best known as a co-founder of Playhouse Films.

5. Pat Page (1929)

Magician

Former magician and entertainer who received fame for his sleight of hand and illusionist trickery.

6. Simon Ferry (1988)

Footballer

Midfielder who signed with Swindon Town in 2010 after playing on-loan with the club; he signed with Portsmouth in 2013.

7. Steven Brand (1969)

Actor

Film and television star who made his American debut in 2002's The Scorpion King. He'd first made a name for himself with recurring roles in English shows like Casualty and Doctors. 

8. Eilish McColgan (1990)

Scottish Middle Distance Runner

Middle-distance athlete who made her Olympic debut for Great Britain in 2012 in the 3000 meter steeplechase.

9. Murray McLachlan (1965)

Pianist

Known for his masterful recordings of Russian musicians like Prokofiev, Kabalevsky, Vainberg, Shchedrin, and Tcherepnin.

10. Bill Dundee (1943)

American Professional Wrestler

Professional wrestler from Scotland best known as a nine-time AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion. He was also a three-time Tag Team Champion in the United States Wrestling Association.

11. Brian Cox (1946)

Actor

Scottish actor who became known for his roles in the 2004 epic film Troy and the 1995 historical war film Braveheart. He portrayed Hannibal Lecter for the first time on film in 1986's Manhunter....

12. Garry Kenneth (1987)

Footballer

Scottish Premier League defender who joined the Bristol Rovers in 2012 and became part of the Scotland national team in 2010.

13. Michael Gardyne (1986)

Scottish Footballer

Scottish striker best known as a member of clubs like Celtic FC, Ross County and Dundee United. With Ross County, he won the Scottish Challenge Cup title in 2007 and...

14. Hamish Glencross (1978)

British Musician

Guitarist with the English extreme metal band My Dying Bride who co-founded Blackdoom Records.

15. Fifi Blake (1994)

World Music Singer

Singer who joined the GMM Grammy family and released hit songs like "I Love You," "I Do Not Know" and "You Win." She is also an actress who made her...

16. Heather Anderson (1980)

Miss Utah Usa

Former Miss USA finalist and winner of Miss Utah in 2007 who went on to educate students and children about the harms of drug use.

17. Doug McMillan (1944)

American Soccer Player-coach

Former soccer player who was the 1973 Rookie of the Year for the American Soccer League.

18. Samuel Robertson (1985)

Tv Actor

Scottish actor who has gained prominence for his role as Adam Barlow in the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street. His first stint as the character came from 2004 to 2007...

19. Ron Donachie (1956)

Actor

Scottish actor who has starred as Inspector Rebus in the BBC Radio 4 dramatizations of the Ian Rankin Rebus mystery. He has also had film roles in The Jungle Book...

20. Jamie Winter (1985)

Scottish Footballer

Soccer midfielder who joined Broughty Athletic in 2013.

21. Ross Wallace (1985)

Footballer

Winger who first appeared professionally for Celtic in 2002; he signed with Sunderland in 2006 and represented Scotland in 2009.

22. George Galloway (1954)

Politician

British Respect Party politician who began serving in Parliament in 1987 and represented Glasgow Hillhead, Glasgow Kelvin, Bethnal Green and Bow, and Bradford West.

23. Erraid Davies (2001)

Swimmer

Swimmer from Scotland who won a bronze medal in the 100 meter breaststroke event. She suffers from the hip disorder known as Perthes disease.

24. Hannah Moncur (2004)

TV Actress

Rose to fame for her portrayal of Chloe Reeves in the British family series The Dumping Ground. 

25. Robin Laing (1976)

Actress

Scottish actor known for portraying Edward Heffron in Band of Brothers and DI Donald in River City. He started his acting career in theatre, landing a role as Renton in Trainspotting for his stage debut....

26. Ryan Dow (1991)

Scottish Footballer

Ryan Dow is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a striker for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United.

27. Bobby Linn (1985)

Scottish Footballer

Robert 'Bobby' Linn is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker. He currently plays for Arbroath. He started his career with Dundee before going on loan to Peterhead who...

28. Gillian Maitland (1985)

Scottish Percussionist Composer

Gillian Maitland is a Scottish marimba soloist percussionist and composer.

29. Aaron Conway (1985)

Scottish Footballer

Aaron Conway is a Scottish professional football player who is currently playing with Highland Football League side Buckie Thistle.

30. Gregor Milne (2001)

Younow Star

31. Craig Ireland (1975)

Scottish Footballer

Craig Ireland is a retired Scottish professional football player. Ireland began his a career at Aberdeen although he only made one League Cup appearance during his time at the club....

32. Jim Henry (footballer born 1975) (1975)

Scottish Footballer

James Jim Henry is a former Scottish football midfielder. Henry began his career with Montrose. He spent a season and a half at Links Park before dropping down to thejunior...

33. Sam Robertson (1985)

British Actor

Samuel Sam Robertson is a Scottish actor and model best known for his role as Flynn on E4 comedy-drama Beaver Falls.

34. Noel Baxter (1974)

British Alpine Skier

Noel Baxter is a Scottish alpine skier from Aviemore. He is the brother of fellow Alpine skier Alain Baxter and a cousin of snowboarder Lesley McKenna. He represented Britain at...

35. Niall Stott (1981)

British Field Hockey Player

Niall Craig Stott is a Scottish field hockey player who was a member of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad that finished ninth at the 2004 Summer Olympics in...

36. Maurice Ross (1981)

Scottish Footballer

Maurice Ross is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently playing for FK Sola in Stavanger Norway. Ross made his first senior appearance in professional football in February 2000 and...

37. Derek Soutar (1981)

Scottish Footballer

Derek Soutar is a Scottish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for Second Division side Forfar Athletic.

38. Nicci Jolly (1981)

British Television Presenter

Nicola “Nicci” Jolly is a Scottish television presenter and former beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Scotland 2003 and competed in Miss World 2003.

39. Duncan MacEwan (1958)

Scottish Footballer

Duncan MacEwan is a retired Scottish Association football player who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League American Indoor Soccer Association and third American Soccer League. MacEwan attended Penn...

40. Davie Dodds (1958)

Scottish Footballer

David Dodds is a Scottish former football player who played for Dundee United Aberdeen and Rangers in the 1980s. During his playing career he scored over 100 League goals and...

41. Kathryn Imrie (1967)

Professional Golfer

Kathryn Christine Imrie is a Scottish professional golfer who played on the U. S. -based LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour.

42. Colin McNab (footballer) (1902)

Scottish Footballer

Colin Duncan McNab was a Scottish footballer who played for Dundee Arbroath and Scotland.

43. Allan Boath (1958)

Association Football Player

Allan Roderick Boath is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.

44. Alfred Speakman (1880)

Canadian Politician

Alfred Speakman was a politician from Alberta Canada.

45. Richie Vernon (1987)

Scottish Rugby Union Player

46. Kyle Falconer (1987)

British Singer

Kyle Francis Falconer is the lead vocalist of The View. Along with the other band members Falconer hails from the Dryburgh district of Dundee. He shares songwriting responsibilities with bass...

47. Charles Alexander (politician) (1816)

Canadian Politician

Charles Alexander was a Scottish-born merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Montréal-Centre in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1874 to 1875 as a Liberal. He was born...

48. Richard Jebb (1874)

British Journalist

Richard Jebb was an English journalist and author in the field of Empire and colonial nationalism. He was the nephew of the classical scholar and politician Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb....

49. Ewan Hooper (1935)

Scottish Actor

Ewan Hooper is a Scottish actor who is a graduate from and now an Associate Member of RADA. Hooper was the motivating force in the foundation of the Greenwich Theatre...

50. Lisa Aitken (1990)

Squash Player

Lisa Aitken is a professional squash player who represents England. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 38 in December 2012. Lisa is currently sponsored by Dunlop who...