Comedy giant Ronnie Corbett first shot to fame on the Frost Report in the 1960s when he had to ad lib for several minutes with no script. He's best known for his appearances with Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies and the witty monologues at the end of each programme. Photo BBC/Plum Pictures: Guy LevyComedy giant Ronnie Corbett first shot to fame on the Frost Report in the 1960s when he had to ad lib for several minutes with no script. He's best known for his appearances with Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies and the witty monologues at the end of each programme. Photo BBC/Plum Pictures: Guy Levy
Comedy giant Ronnie Corbett first shot to fame on the Frost Report in the 1960s when he had to ad lib for several minutes with no script. He's best known for his appearances with Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies and the witty monologues at the end of each programme. Photo BBC/Plum Pictures: Guy Levy

150 faces of Edinburgh: 15 of the most famous people from Ronnie Corbett to Sam Heughan

Here are some of the most famous and influential people from the Capital.

The Edinburgh Evening News is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, we’re naming the city’s most famous faces. We'll be looking at 150 lauded musicians, actors, writers, local heroes and more, who have earned a place in history – not just in Edinburgh, but across the world. We’ve already honoured some big names, from Gavin Hastings to JK Rowling. Going in alphabetical order, here are the most famous faces from Edinburgh starting with R and S.

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