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.
17. Jack Docherty
Edinburgh-born actor, writer and comedian Jack Docherty was a popular choice with our readers as the voice of Edinburgh's trams, perhaps in his guise as Chief Cameron Meikelson in hit BBC comedy Scot Squad? Photo: Jamie Williamson/ BBC
18. Sir Chris Hoy
Sir Chris Hoy MBE was suggested by many of our readers as a great person to become the voice of Edinburgh's trams. The former track cyclist and racing driver from Edinburgh is an 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion. Photo: Michael Gillen
19. Sir Billy Connolly
Although he is one of Glasgow's most famous sons, many of our readers would love to hear the Big Yin read out the announcements on Edinburgh's trams. The legendary actor, comedian and artists would surely have passengers in stitches but he'd have to watch his language and curtail his famous swearing! Photo: Tristan Fewings/ Getty
20. Nicola Sturgeon
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was suggested by some of our readers as the perfect person to become the voice of Edinburgh's trams, after her calm and measured delivery helped Scots through the Covid pandemic at her daily briefings from St Andrew's House in Edinburgh. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/ Getty