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.
9. Sir Walter Scott
Scottish novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott is best known for novels Rob Roy, The Heart of Mid-Lothian and The Bride of Lammermoor along with poems Marmion and The Lady of the Lake. A Judge by profession, he had a major impact on European and American literature. Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images Photo: Hulton Archive
10. Stuart Sutcliffe with Beatles
Edinburgh-born Stuart Sutcliffe (pictured with Beatles wearing sunglasses) is best known as original bass guitarist of the world's most famous pop band. Known as the 'fifth Beatle' Sutcliffe left the band to pursue his career as a painter, having previously attended the Liverpool College of Art. Photo by Keystone Features/Getty Images Photo: Keystone Features
11. Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 to become a chart-topping sensation. Her debut album became best-selling debut beating the previous record held by Spirit by Leona Lewis. It went on to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. Photo by Robert Benson/Getty Images for Susan Boyle) Photo: Robert Benson
12. Stewart Bruce
Stewart Bruce is a former Scottish cricketer. Edinburgh-born Bruce played two matches for Huntingdonshire and made two List A appearances for Scotland in the 2004 totesport League against Worcestershire and Sussex. Photo by Patrick Eagar/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) Photo: Patrick Eagar/Popperfoto