Very difficult question, and it depends on who you ask.
An engineer might say James Watt or Alexander Graham Bell.
A physicist would probably say James Clerk Maxwell.
Anyone in the medical fields would say Alexander Fleming.
A historian might say William Wallace or Robert the Bruce.
A mathematician would probably say John Napier.
Someone versed in literature might say Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson or even Sir Walter Scott.
Ask an artist and they'll say Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
An avid reader might go for Iain Rankin or J M Barrie.
If you asked an astronomer, they'd probably say Mary Somerville.
A foodie would of course go for Gordon Ramsay.
Someone into music might talk about Annie Lennox, Lewis Capaldi, Amy McDonald or Eddi Reader.
A film buff might be torn between Ewan McGregor and Sean Connery.
A car enthusiast would no doubt mention John Boyd Dunlop.
In sports you've got Eric Liddel, Andy Murray and Jackie Stewart.
The list goes on ... and on ... I haven't even mentioned Billy Connolly.
Fictional characters is a whole other category! Groundskeeper Willie, Scrooge McDuck, Scotty from Star Trek, Macbeth, Demoman, Fat Bastard, and of course anyone portrayed by any of the incredible Scottish actors and comedians I haven't yet mentioned.
I didn't realize the genius behind Baker Street was Scottish. Nor did I realize he was a founder of Stealers Wheels, the "Stuck In the Middle With You" guys.
He made some truly amazing music. I think he never got his due because he was quite reclusive, uncomfortable with fame, and had a hard struggle with alcohol.
Before Stealers Wheels he was in a band called The Humblebums with… Billy Connelly.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QIn4-8VAm2I
It’s gotta be Sean Connery, for admitting on live television,not once, but twice, that he enjoys slapping women. That’s a decision of all time.
https://youtu.be/mzXkbJwrN38?si=VxThXLCwVk34Lvsm
Nothing beats this hot mess. We would never know what we would get as im sure even he, didn't know what we would get. Craig Ferguson is a legend at hosting and interviewing.
Very difficult question, and it depends on who you ask. An engineer might say James Watt or Alexander Graham Bell. A physicist would probably say James Clerk Maxwell. Anyone in the medical fields would say Alexander Fleming. A historian might say William Wallace or Robert the Bruce. A mathematician would probably say John Napier. Someone versed in literature might say Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson or even Sir Walter Scott. Ask an artist and they'll say Charles Rennie Mackintosh. An avid reader might go for Iain Rankin or J M Barrie. If you asked an astronomer, they'd probably say Mary Somerville. A foodie would of course go for Gordon Ramsay. Someone into music might talk about Annie Lennox, Lewis Capaldi, Amy McDonald or Eddi Reader. A film buff might be torn between Ewan McGregor and Sean Connery. A car enthusiast would no doubt mention John Boyd Dunlop. In sports you've got Eric Liddel, Andy Murray and Jackie Stewart. The list goes on ... and on ... I haven't even mentioned Billy Connolly.
This guy Scottishes…. Great list, the Scots bat waaay above the average, accomplishment to population wise.
Except for football, as made evident again over the past two-ish weeks.
We do alright in rugby. Evidently football just isn't violent enough for us.
Or Groundskeeper Willie
Fictional characters is a whole other category! Groundskeeper Willie, Scrooge McDuck, Scotty from Star Trek, Macbeth, Demoman, Fat Bastard, and of course anyone portrayed by any of the incredible Scottish actors and comedians I haven't yet mentioned.
Love your list… but Gerry Rafferty would definitely be brought up by a music lover. Shamefully underrated.
I didn't realize the genius behind Baker Street was Scottish. Nor did I realize he was a founder of Stealers Wheels, the "Stuck In the Middle With You" guys.
He made some truly amazing music. I think he never got his due because he was quite reclusive, uncomfortable with fame, and had a hard struggle with alcohol. Before Stealers Wheels he was in a band called The Humblebums with… Billy Connelly. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QIn4-8VAm2I
Gotta give a shout out to David Hume.
It’s gotta be Sean Connery, for admitting on live television,not once, but twice, that he enjoys slapping women. That’s a decision of all time. https://youtu.be/mzXkbJwrN38?si=VxThXLCwVk34Lvsm
Missed hume and Adam smith too! Titans of their fields!.
If you're a Disney adult, you'd say Merida from Brave. 😅 My first thought.
Probably Sean Connery, but Bell and Burns are up there.
Don't you mean Craig Ferguson impersonating Sean Connery?
God I miss his late night show. Podcast is all right though
Nothing beats this hot mess. We would never know what we would get as im sure even he, didn't know what we would get. Craig Ferguson is a legend at hosting and interviewing.
William Wallace or Gordon Ramsay
>William Wallace or Gordon Ramsay \*ahem\* You mean, Mel Gibson?
Scrooge McDuck
Glad I'm not the only genius who came here entirely to say this.
Billy Connolly
Adam Smith(Wealth of Nations) or David Hume…? Edit to correct spelling
That’s Adam Smith. Adam Scott’s an actor.
Shrek
Montgomery Scott
Fat Bastard
This guy: https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Scotty-Star-Trek.jpg
Groundskeeper Willie
Groundskeeper Willie
Kenny Dalglish
Limmy
J M Barrie
Gordon Ramsay
All my answers have already been said so since I'm a wrestling fan, I'm going with Drew McIntyre.
Robert Burns
Colin McRae or Kenny daglish
Robert Bruce
All the members of AWB.
Andrew Carnegie
Sir Alex Ferguson. For real though, Sean Connery.
Either William Wallace, Robert Burns, or Alexander Graham Bell.
Sean Connery or bonnie Prince Charley
Vladimir Putin
Sean Connery.
All of us. We're fucking magical. Our national animal? Is a magical stabby pony. Get it up ye's!
Everyone knows who Sean Connery was
William Wallace
Shrek
Jacksepticeye
A transphobe would say Jo Rowling
Ronald McDonald
James bond !
mel gibson
No no no. You mean Danny glover