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The Daily Record has rounded up 10 celebrities that you might be surprised to learn have Scottish roots, from popular singers like Taylor Swift to former president Barack Obama.
Scotland has been the birthplace of many iconic celebrities and historical figures.
From Robert Burns to Alexander Fleming and Alexander Graham Bell, countless Scots have changed the world for the better. Jumping ahead to the present day, many legendary actors and singers that are popular around the world also hail from the country — including Lewis Capaldi, Ewan McGregor, and Lulu.
The link between big-name celebs and Scotland doesn’t end with the most well-known ones though, not by a long shot. In fact, there are countless famous faces that have Scots roots — from megastars like Taylor Swift to beloved actors such as Jim Carrey.
Although millions of people across the world have Scottish ancestry, meaning it is not all that surprising that a lot of celebs have some Scots blood, it is nonetheless fun to take a look at a few of the most famous people in the world who have ties to the country.
Read on for 10 celebrities with surprising Scottish roots.
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