We asked our readers which famous Scots they would invite to dinner if there were no restrictions – dead or alive, from fictional movie characters to famous musicians. It is hard to imagine the likes of Gerard Butler, Rod Stewart and Sir Walter Scott all sitting together sharing a meal but those are just some of the people that readers suggested.
It would be an odd scene – Lewis Capaldi may be making TikToks next to King Robert Bruce who would be perplexed by the newest technology. Billy Connolly could serenade the whole group with one of his comedic songs whilst Robert Burns wrote a poem.
Click through this article to see which celebrities and historic figures people suggested.
5. Pipe-Major Daniel Laidlaw
James Mitchell wants to invite the late Major Laidlaw. He said: " Would love to hear his story from the man himself." Photo: Topical Press Agency
6. Eilish McColgan
David Fisher would invite Eilish McColgan to his dinner party. The 32-year-old athlete is a Commonwealth Champion. Photo: Justin Setterfield
7. King of Scotland Robert Bruce
Martin Holmes would invite King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329) to his dinner party. The famous warrior could share battle stories from his time on the throne. Photo: Edward Gooch Collection
8. Walter Smith
Jimmy Brown wants to invite Walter Smith over for dinner. The late football manager would have all the behind the scene info on Scotland's football community. Photo: Julian Finney