David Tennant portrayed the Tenth Doctor. Image: BBCDavid Tennant portrayed the Tenth Doctor. Image: BBC
David Tennant portrayed the Tenth Doctor. Image: BBC | BBC Studios/Bad Wolf/Disney

18 Scottish actors who have appeared in Doctor Who – including Ncuti Gatwa and David Tennant

With the return of David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa becoming the Fifteenth Doctor, here are 18 Scottish actors who have appeared in Doctor Who.

Doctor Who has long had connections to Scotland, from Sylvester McCoy's performance as the Seventh Doctor to Ncuti Gatwa becoming the Fifteenth Doctor.

And with David Tennant returning to the show for a series of 60th anniversary specials, we decided to take a look back at some of the most prominent Scottish actors in Doctor Who.

From those who have taken on the role of the titular Doctor to companions and even guest stars, here are 18 Scottish actors who have appeared in Doctor Who.

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