Inverness, Scotland

1. Stephen Milne (1980)

Australian Rules Footballer

Forward who scored more than 500 goals with St, Kilda between 2001 and 2013.

2. Ian Mackintosh (1940)

Writer

Perhaps best remembered as a co-creator and writer of the 1970s BBC series Warship, this Scottish author also wrote five novels and penned episodes of the ITV shows The Sandbaggers...

3. Andy Morrison (1970)

Scottish Footballer

Central defender who appeared in 264 matches across his 14-year professional career.

4. Andy Harries (1954)

British Producer

Produced the U.K. TV series "Wallander" starring Kenneth Branagh.

5. Karen Gillan (1987)

Scottish Film And Television Act

Scottish actress who rose to popularity and won a 2012 National Television Award for her portrayal of Amelia Pond on BBC's Doctor Who. She plays Nebula in the Guardians of the Galaxy films....

6. Nick Ross (1947)

British Radio And Television Pre

Radio and television presenter of the 1980s and '90s who became known for co-hosting the BBC TV show, Crimewatch.

7. Charles Kennedy (1959)

Politician

Served as Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats from August 9, 1999, until January 7, 2006. He then served as Rector of the University of Glasgow.

8. Stuart Armstrong (1992)

Footballer

Scottish soccer player who began his senior career as a central midfielder with Dundee United in 2010. He began playing internationally for Scotland at the Under-19 level. 

9. Erik Thomson (1967)

New Zealand Actor

Famous for his roles in the television shows All Saints (as Dr. Mitch Stevens), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (as Hades), and Packed to the Rafters (as Dave Rafter), Thomson also...

10. James Morton (1991)

Blogger

Avid baker who found a following after being a finalist on season 3 of The Great British Bake Off. His success on the show led him to create a blog...

11. Ryan Christie (1995)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Scottish midfielder who helped lead Inverness Caledonian Thistle to their first Scottish Cup title in 2015. He joined Celtic in 2015, but was loaned back to Inverness later that same...

12. Lorne Balfe (1976)

British Composer

British composer known for his contributions to hit films like The Dark Knight Rises as well as video games like Assassin's Creed III.

13. Yvette Cooper (1969)

British Politician And Cabinet M

While representing the Pontefract & Castleford and Normanton constituencies as a Member of Parliament, this British Labour Party politician also served as Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Chief Treasury Secretary and...

14. Stuart Golabek (1974)

Scottish Footballer

Stuart Golabek is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Highland League side Brora Rangers.

15. Jonni Fulcher (1974)

British Pool And Snooker Player

Jonathan Fulcher is a top-ranked British professional contender in a variety of pocket billiard disciplines who currently resides in Geneva Switzerland and competes throughout the world.

16. Ewan MacDonald (1975)

British Curler

Ewan MacDonald is a Scottish curler. Representing Scotland he is a three-time World Champion playing second for Hammy McMillan in 1999 and playing third for David Murdoch in 2006 and...

17. James Dryburgh (1975)

British Curler

James Dryburgh is a Swedish curler. He lives in Stockholm where he is a physical education teacher. Dryburgh is a two-time World Junior Champion. Playing for his native Scotland he...

18. Mark McCulloch (1975)

Scottish Footballer

Mark McCulloch is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Forfar Athletic. McCulloch mainly plays as a full-back but he has also been used as a midfielder.

19. Russell Knox (1985)

Professional Golfer

Russell Knox is a Scottish professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Knox played on the NGA Hooters Tour from 2008 to 2010 picking up two victories in the...

20. Mhairi Spence (1985)

British Modern Pentathlete

Mhairi Spence is a British modern pentathlete. She has won a series of medals at European and World Championships but was not selected for the 2008 Summer Olympics by the...

21. Dave Shearer (1958)

Scottish Footballer

David John Dave Shearer is a Scottish former professional football player. Shearer began his professional football career at his local club Clachnuccuddin in the Scottish Highland Football League. His other...

22. Ken Macintosh (1962)

Scottish Politician

Kenneth Ken Macintosh is a Scottish Labour Party politician and the MSP for the Eastwood constituency. He was first elected in the 1999 Scottish Parliament election and retained his seat...

23. Murdo Fraser (1965)

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Murdo MacKenzie Fraser is a Scottish politician and the former Deputy leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament. He has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament...

24. Murdoch Macdonald (1866)

British Politician

Sir Murdoch MacDonald was a British politician and a notable civil engineer. Born in Inverness MacDonald was educated at Farraline Park Institution Inverness. A consulting civil engineer by profession he...

25. William Trent (Unknow)

Captain And Major During The War

Trent was a fur trader and merchant based in colonial Pennsylvania. He was commissioned as a captain of the Virginia Regiment in the early stages of the French and Indian...

26. Mark Ridgers (1990)

Footballer

Mark Ridgers is a professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian as a goalkeeper. Ridgers has previously played for Ross County Airdrie United and East Fife...

27. Tavish Scott (1966)

British Politician

Tavish Hamilton Scott MSP is a Scottish politician and MSP for Shetland. He was Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats from 2008 to 2011. He stepped down after the 2011...

28. John Smith (Peel MPP) (1831)

Canadian Politician

John Smith was a Scottish-born Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Peel in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1893 to 1908 as a Liberal member. He was born...

29. Fraser Cartmell (1982)

British Triathlete

ser Cartmell is a professional triathlete multiple Scottish champion three time Ironman 70. 3 UK winner and Ironman UK 2010 winner.

30. Julia Ralph Scott (1982)

Scottish Footballer

Julia Ralph Scott is a Scottish female international football midfielder. She currently plays for Scottish Women's Premier League team Formar Farmington having previously played in the FA WSL for Doncaster...

31. Ally Ridgers (1982)

Scottish Footballer

Ally Ridgers is a Scottish footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Highland Football League side Brora Rangers. He is the brother of fellow goalkeepers Mark and William.

32. James Morton (baker) (1991)

British Chef

James Morton is a British and Scottish celebrity baker author and reality television contestant based in Glasgow who rose to fame when he became the runner up on the third...

33. Hugh Fraser (Australian politician) (Unknow)

South Australian Stonemason And

Hugh Hughie Fraser was a politician of Scottish birth in the early days of the Colony of South Australia.

34. Ann Coffey (1946)

British Politician

Ann Coffey is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Stockport since 1992.

35. Mr Egg (1959)

Acid House Musician

James Matthew McDonald better known as Mr Egg is a musician credited as being one of the founding fathers of UK Acid House music. After playing bass guitar in punk...

36. Tom Heathcote (1992)

British Rugby Union Player

Tom Heathcote is a rugby union player for Scotland and Bath in the Aviva Premiership. Heathcote was born in Inverness whilst his father Gareth a Nimrod pilot was stationed at...

37. Greg Lobban (1992)

Scottish Squash Player

Greg Lobban is a professional squash player who represented Scotland. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 90 in June 2013.

38. David Lewis Macpherson (1818)

Canadian Politician

Sir David Lewis Macpherson KCMG PC was a Canadian businessman and political figure. He was a member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 to 1896. He was knighted for...

39. Duncan Forbes (Unknow)

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40. Angus McLeod (1857)

Canadian Politician

Angus McLeod was a farmer lumber merchant and political figure in Ontario Canada. He represented Ontario North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1900 to 1902 as a Liberal-Conservative....

41. John McGinlay (1964)

Scottish Footballer

John McGinlay is a Scottish former footballer who is best known for his spell at Bolton Wanderers in the mid to late 1990s.

42. William E. Smith (1824)

American Politician

E. Smith was the 14th Governor of Wisconsin. He was born in Kincardineshire Scotland in 1824. He immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. They had...

43. Elaine Thomson (Unknow)

British Politician

Elaine Thomson is a Scottish Labour politician and was the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen North constituency from 1999 to 2003. In the 2003 election she was defeated...

44. Duncan Chisholm (1968)

British Musician

Duncan Chisholm is a Scottish fiddler and a founder member of the folk rock group Wolfstone. As well as Wolfstone Duncan tours with the Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis' band....

45. Les Fridge (1968)

Scottish Footballer

Leslie Les Fridge is a former Scottish football goalkeeper. He is currently manager at Nairn County.

46. Dave MacKenzie (soccer) (1956)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Dave MacKenzie is a retired Scottish-Canadian soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League.

47. Bobby Geddes (1960)

Footballer

Robert Geddes is a Scottish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Geddes is currently goalkeeping coach at first club Dundee a position he previously held at city rivals Dundee...

48. Charles Kennedy (cricketer) (1849)

Cricketer

Charles Marshall Kennedy was an English cricketer. Kennedy was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Woodmancote Sussex. Kennedy made his first-class debut for Sussex...

49. Billy Urquhart (1957)

Scottish Footballer

Billy Urquhart is a former Scottish professional football player who is best known for his time with Caledonian. He scored 365 goals in 601 appearances for Caley. Urquhart started his...

50. Robbie Williamson (1969)

Scottish Footballer

Robert Robbie Williamson is a Scottish former footballer and former manager of Scottish League Third Division club Elgin City. Williamson played in midfield for Ross County for most of his...

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