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Published Date: 29 November 2006
By VICTORIA MITCHELL
THE Loch Ness Monster has been named the most famous Scot, narrowly beating the national poet, Robert Burns, into second place in a survey published yesterday.
More than 2,000 adults across the United Kingdom were questioned to establish the best-known Scots, past and present.

The actor Sir Sean Connery came third, followed by "freedom fighters" Robert the Bruce and William Wallace.

The actor Robbie Coltrane was sixth, with comedian Billy Connolly seventh and the film star Ewan McGregor in ninth place.

Only two women made the top ten, with the GMTV presenter Lorraine Kelly at No8 and the singer Lulu taking the final spot.

Caroline Glenn, the manager of the Robert Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway, Ayrshire, said: "I understand that lots of people come to Scotland to try and catch a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster.

"But in reality, Robert Burns should be number one. He certainly is in our eyes."



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  • Last Updated: 29 November 2006 10:49 AM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Loch Ness Monster
 
1

Rubbersnap,

29/11/2006 09:50:13

Nessie?? OUR NESSIE??? OUR FICTITIOUS LOCH MONSTER???

Geezasoddinbrek, eh??

2

bill-alba,

fife 29/11/2006 10:26:22

2000 people over the UK...you are going to get a monster answer..

3

Astro Turf,

29/11/2006 10:53:32

A survey published by who ? Jeezus the scotsman is full of Rank.

4

Tom in Belmont,

Belmont CA 29/11/2006 16:20:25

But since Nessie was there before the Kingdom of Dalraida, shouldn't she count as a Pict?
As a chemistry teacher, I'd be partial to seeing Dr. Joseph Black on the list, who taught the first college chemistry course in Britain at Edinburgh about 1750. Yet where are Kelvin, Maxwell and the rest of your scientists?

5

Douglas,

Bathgate 29/11/2006 21:48:35

#4 Tom: All sacrificed at the altar of the great god TeeVee and his helpers, Emteevee, Realiteeteevee, Deeveedee and Empeethree.

6

Robert,

Kirriemuir 30/11/2006 21:03:11

The world knows of Nessie but only Scots folk (plus a few stragglers) know of Burns. What is needed now is the return of Burke and Hare to clear-up this mess.


 

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