Entertainment and Sport
Consider the following: A recent magazine survey discovered that the world's most recognisable actor was Sir Sean Connery. When you order shellfish in the world's most prestigious restaurants there's a very good chance it will have come from Scottish waters. The biggest, most prestigious arts festival on the planet happens every August in Edinburgh. Manchester United – possibly the world's most famous football team – is managed by a Scotsman, Sir Alex Ferguson. The world's most recognisable golf course, Augusta, was designed by Scotsman Alistair Mackenzie and one of the most exciting new tennis talents is Scotsman Andy Murray.
All in all not bad for a country which would fit into the state of Texas several times over. . . .
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April 2008
Names heard around the world. Scottish names reach those parts of the globe that others don’t
March 2008
Suave Scots Looking for panache, savoir faire and real class? Look no further than a Scotsman.
February 2008
Football Crazy one of our great passions. Some of the sport's greatest managers came out of industrial Scotland, putting artistry into the game.
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