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.
9. Lewis Capaldi
Whitburn singing sensation Lewis Capaldi, who has sold millions of records across the world, was a very popular choice with our readers to become the voice of Edinburgh's trams. Although, there was some discussion on our Facebook page over whether or not he would be suitable for the role given that he's not from the Capital. Photo: Emma McIntyre /Getty
10. Gary Tank Commander
Greg McHugh's hilarious BBC comedy character Gary Tank Commander would certainly bring a smile to tram passengers' faces if he was making the onboard announcements with his iconic camp delivery, with 'cheesy pasta' sure to get a mention! Photo: Alan McCredie
11. The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers, twin brothers Charlie Reid and Craig Reid, were a popular choice with our readers for making the announcements on Edinburgh's trams, particularly for the Leith section of the tram line. Photo: Michael Gillen
12. Sam Heughan
Heartthrob Outlander actor Sam Heughan was suggested by many of our readers as the perfect person to voice the announcements on Edinburgh's trams. The 43-year-old Kirkcudbright-born TV star moved to Edinburgh with his family at the age of 12 and attended James Gillespies School and Rudolf Steiner School in the Capital. Photo: John Devlin