As part of the Edinburgh Evening News’ 150th birthday celebrations, we've been taking a look at 150 of the most influential people whose lives and work have impacted not just the Capital but the world. The list has been narrowed down to the top 15 Edinburghers, and we are now asking you to tell us who you think should be crowned the greatest.
To have your say, head to our voting form to choose your favourite from the list. Voting will close at midnight on June 23, with the winner announced the following week.
5. The Bay City Rollers
Arguably Scotland's greatest ever musical export, Edinburgh band The Bay City Rollers took over the pop world in the 1970s with a string of chart hits including Saturday Night, Bye Bye Baby and Shang-A-Lang. Fronted by singer Les McKeown (pictured left), the pop rock band were often called the "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh" and one of many acts heralded as the "biggest group since the Beatles". The Bay City Rollers have sold 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. Sadly, the band never got to properly enjoy the fruits of their labour with all band members left penniless due to a long-running financial dispute which eventually saw the band members receive £70,000 each in 2016. Photo: Unknown
6. Elsie Inglis
Elsie Inglis was not born in Edinburgh, but she was educated and spent much of her life in the city. Inglis was a doctor and suffragette, who tirelessly campaigned for better rights - and specifically medical care - for women. She also ran a 600-bed hospital in France during the First World War, where she treated thousands of soldiers. Inglis died in 1917, only one day after arriving back in Britain. Thousands of the people lined the streets of Edinburgh before her funeral, which was held at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and was attended by royalty., Photo: COMPLIMENTARY
7. Robert Louis Stevenson
World famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson is best known for his works Treasure Island, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Born at 8 Howard Place, Stevenson trained as a lawyer but wrote the bulk of his most popular works while bedridden in 1883. His father Thomas Stevenson was a leading engineer behind many of Scotland's lighthouses. Photo: Third Party
8. Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is a bestselling crime writer whose Inspector Rebus novels are mostly set in Edinburgh. Though born in Cardenden, Fife, Rankin has lived in Edinburgh for many years with his family and often posts pictures from around the city on his social media pages. Photo: Third Party