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Kelly MacDonald
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Currently in HBO drama Boardwalk Empire, Kelly MacDonald is the most successful Scots actress on American TV – and still lives in Glasgow. Having won fame in Trainspotting, she’s appeared in Gosford Park, No Country For Old Men and got Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role in 2005’s The Girl In The Cafe.
Most likely to say: "Choose Glasgow."
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Anna Dominiczak
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One of the world’s top cardiovascular scientists and academics, with a research income of £30 million since 2008, Anna Dominiczak is the first woman in the post of Regius Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Glasgow, and directs the university’s Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre
Most likely to say: “I heart my job.”
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Louise Martin
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A competitive swimmer and a gymnastics team manager, Louise Martin’s leadership was crucial to bringing the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. Now vice-chair of the organising committee, she is also the chair of the Sportscotland board.
Least likely to say: “It’s only a game ...”
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Julie Fowlis
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An award-winning Gaelic singer, multi-instrumentalist and radio broadcaster from North Uist, Julie Fowlis spreads her culture as an international ambassador. She was dubbed the first Scottish Gaelic crossover star after becoming BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year.
Watch Out For: Her appearance at this month’s Celtic Connections in Glasgow
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