With Oasis star Liam Gallagher set to be the voice of trams in Manchester making announcements on journeys in the city, we asked our readers who they would like to see do tram announcements in Edinburgh.
And they didn’t disappoint, with some great suggestions including stars of TV and film, authors, footballers and musicians. And with the help of AI, some of you even suggested using the voice of Edinburgh’s most famous son, the late, great Sir Sean Connery.
. Sir Ian Rankin
Dozens of our readers suggested Fife-born author Sir Ian Rankin should do the tram announcement in Edinburgh. The Rebus writer, who lives in Edinburgh's Meadows, has the perfect smooth voice to update tram passengers as they head across the city. Photo: John Devlin
. Sir Sean Connery
Despite sadly passing away in October 2020, Sir Sean Connery was a popular choice to be the voice of Edinburgh's trams, with the help of AI. Reader Tom Halpin said: "The late Sir Sean Connery. I’m sure AI would be able to do it." Sir Sean is pictured above with wife Micheline, donning full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Photo: David Cheskin/ PA
. Hannah Gordon
One of the few women suggested by our readers, 82-year-old Edinburgh-born actress Hannah Gordon was put forward by our readers as a good choice to be the voice of the trams in Edinburgh. Evening News reader June Carcary-Stuart said: "She was born in Edinburgh in 1941 and has a beautiful speaking voice, she would be perfect." Photo: Colin Templeton
. Rory Bremner
The man of many voices, Edinburgh-born 62-year-old impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner was a popular choice with our readers. Paddy O'Connell said: "Rory Bremner - he could change his voice depending on the area the tram is travelling through." Photo: Tristan Fewings/ Getty
. Boogie
Thousands of Edinburgers have been listening to Forth 1 DJ Boogie for years, so it's no surprise that many of our readers would like him to read out the tram announcements in Edinburgh, with some suggesting he takes on the role with his co-presenter Arlene. Reader Bette Duff added: "Boogie from Forth 1, 100 per cent." Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
. Ken Stott
Rebus actor Ken Stott was suggested by many of our readers to read out the announcements on Edinburgh's trams. The 68-year-old, who recently appeared in hit STV drama Crime by Irvine Welsh, has a great Edinburgh voice for the job. Reader Neil Jones said: "The actor Ken Stott who is Edinburgh born and bred." Photo: Rob McDougall
. David Gray
Hibs fans were quick to suggest club legend 'Sir David Gray' as the perfect person to voice the tram announcements in Edinburgh. The defender, who is now a coach at the club, went down in history as the scorer of the winning goal in the 3-2 Scottish Cup final victory over Rangers at Hampden in 2016, which ended the Leith club's 114-year Scottish Cup hoodoo. Photo: Greg Macvean
. John Robertson
On the other side of Edinburgh's football divide, Hearts fans nominated their star striker from the 1980s and 90s, John Robertson, as the perfect voice for Edinburgh's trams. The prolific goalscorer netted an incredible 214 goals in 513 games for the Gorgie team. Photo: Jeremy Stockton
1. Sir Ian Rankin
Dozens of our readers suggested Fife-born author Sir Ian Rankin should do the tram announcement in Edinburgh. The Rebus writer, who lives in Edinburgh's Meadows, has the perfect smooth voice to update tram passengers as they head across the city. Photo: John Devlin
2. Sir Sean Connery
Despite sadly passing away in October 2020, Sir Sean Connery was a popular choice to be the voice of Edinburgh's trams, with the help of AI. Reader Tom Halpin said: "The late Sir Sean Connery. I’m sure AI would be able to do it." Sir Sean is pictured above with wife Micheline, donning full Highland dress and wearing his medal after he was formally knighted by the Queen during a investiture ceremony, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Photo: David Cheskin/ PA
3. Hannah Gordon
One of the few women suggested by our readers, 82-year-old Edinburgh-born actress Hannah Gordon was put forward by our readers as a good choice to be the voice of the trams in Edinburgh. Evening News reader June Carcary-Stuart said: "She was born in Edinburgh in 1941 and has a beautiful speaking voice, she would be perfect." Photo: Colin Templeton
4. Rory Bremner
The man of many voices, Edinburgh-born 62-year-old impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner was a popular choice with our readers. Paddy O'Connell said: "Rory Bremner - he could change his voice depending on the area the tram is travelling through." Photo: Tristan Fewings/ Getty