was given a Fulbright Grant to attend the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop, and returned to the university as writer-in-residence in 2000. This residency honour was also extended to her at the University of Western Australia in Perth, the Moniack Mhor Writers' Centre in the Scottish Highlands...
Brian Molko (born 10 December 1972) is a Scottish-American musician and songwriter who is lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his distinctive nasal, high-pitched vocals, feminine/androgynous appearance, aggressive guitar style and unique tunings. Stefan ...
A name that has found a place in the Forbes list of highest-earning women in music continuously for 9 years in a row, Katy Perry is a one of America’s most beloved pop singers. An inspiration to upcoming singers, Perry has established herself in the music industry through her edgy tunes...
Gordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality. His restaurants have been awarded 15 Michelin stars in total and currently holds 12. Ramsay's signature restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London has held 3 Michelin stars since 2001. Ramsay...
Alan Cumming (b 1965)is a Scottish actor, singer, author, and activist known for his versatility and notable performances in theater, film, and television. He received many accolades, including a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, and two Tony awards. Since 2012, he has been a vocal advocate for...
Lewis Marc Capaldiis a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter born on October 7, 1996. At the 2019 Brit Awards, he was up for the Critics’ Choice Award. His single “Someone You Loved” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 2019 after topping the UK Singles Chart...
Val Kilmerstarted his career as an actor on the stage and turned to films. Kilmer was born at the end of 1959 in California. His ancestry includes English, Irish, Scottish, German as well as Cherokee. Kilmer appeared in the films such as Top Secret, Real Genius, and the action film Top...
Scottish-born starDavid McCallumfeatured in numerous theatre productions including The Lion In Winter and Julius Caesar, but his big break followed a move to America where he was cast in the role of secret agent Illya Kuryakin in the TV series The Man From U.N.C.L.E. ...
John Napier of Merchiston was a Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer celebrated for his important contributions to mathematics. He is renowned for his discovery of logarithms, creation of "Napier's bones," and promotion of the decimal point in arithmetic and mathematics. His innovations...
At 40, he found renewed support from a Scottish coal magnate, enabling him to eventually produce cost-effective family cars and establish the thriving Ford Motor Company. If you want to learn more about other famous failures, then check out this video: ...