16 celebrities pose for selfies with Edinburgh people - including David Tennant, Nicole Kidman and Liam Gallagher

By David Hepburn

Published 16th Feb 2021, 11:09 GMT

In a few short years the celebrity selfie has replaced the autograph as the must-have memento of a famous encounter.

Now everybody has a smartphone in their pocket, there's an easy way to document that chance meeting with your favourite actor or singer.

We asked readers on our Facebook page for their starriest shots.

Here are 16 of the very best.

The Hollyoakes actress was happy to pose for a photo with Alana Cook at Fyvie Castle. Photo: UGC

Shelley McRobbie managed to get a snap with both of the Still Game stars. Photo: UGC

Becca Johnston was delighted to meet the former Doctor Who at Kirkcaldy's Adam Smith Theatre. Photo: UGC

Jennifer Sands Downie poses with the much-missed Scottish comedian and actor. Photo: UGC

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