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.
17. Sir Sean Connery
Linda Bolton wants to invite the late Sean Connery to dinner. He is of course famous for playing James Bond. Photo: Michael Loccisano
18. Andy Murray
Sheila Bradley wants to invite tennis player Andy Murray to dinner. He could show off one of many of his trophies. Photo: Julian Finney