Alex Salmond (1954–2024), former first minister of Scotland

Alex Salmond was the first minister of Scotland from 2007 through 2014, leading the country as it prepared to vote on a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.

Angela McCluskey (1960–2024), frontwoman of Wild Colonials

Angela McCluskey was a singer and musician best known as the frontwoman of the ‘90s group Wild Colonials, and who collaborated with such artists as Morgan Page, Télépopmusik, , and Kendrick Lamar.0

David McCallum (1933–2023), star of NCIS, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

David McCallum was a Scottish actor who played secret agent Ilya Kuryakin in the 1960s spy series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and later starred as medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on “NCIS.” 

Ian Bairnson (1953–2023), guitarist for Kate Bush, Alan Parsons Project 

Ian Bairnson was a Scottish guitarist who played on hits for Kate Bush, the Alan Parsons Project, and Pilot.

Sean Connery (1930–2020), James Bond star and Oscar winner

Sean Connery was an actor who became a superstar for his portrayal of James Bond in “Dr. No” and six other films in the classic spy series.

Annie Ross (1930–2020), jazz singer known for “Twisted”

Annie Ross was a jazz singer with Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, best known for her 1952 song “Twisted.”

Star Trek's Scotty, James Doohan, Was an Irish Canadian WWII Veteran With an Inspirational Legacy

Star Trek’s chief engineer, Montgomery Scott, may be the most famously Scottish person in all of pop culture. But here’s something fascinating:

Dale Greig (1937–2019), pioneer of women's running

Dale Greig was a Scottish pioneer of women's running who became one of the first women to run a marathon.

Alan Longmuir (1948–2018), Bay City Roller

Founding member of the band known for “Saturday Night.”

Malcolm Young (1953–2017), founding member of AC/DC

Malcolm Young, founding member of Australian hard rock band AC/DC, has died, according to multiple news sources. His death was announced on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. He was 64.

George Young (1946–2017), co-wrote the hit song “Friday on My Mind” with the Easybeats

Producer for AC/DC on their first five albums.

Michael White (1936 - 2016)

Michael White, the Scottish-born producer of theater and film hits -- including "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," and "Oh! Calcutta!" – has died. He was 80.

Andy White (1930–2015)

Drummer known for playing on the Beatles' first single "Love Me Do."

5 Sleuths who Paved the Way for True Detective

These five real-life detectives deserve their own TV shows.