From the chief medical advisor of Tsar Peter the Great to the first prime minister of Canada, we take a look at twelve Scots who became more famous abroad than they were at home.
9. John McDougall Stuart (1815-1866)
Dysart explorer and pioneer John McDougall Stuart is remembered for leading the first successful expedition to traverse the Australian mainland from south to north and return, through the centre of the continent. Photo: Creative Commons
10. Rita Taketsuru (1896-1961)
Hailing from Kirkintilloch, Jessie Robert 'Rita' Taketsuru, nee Cowan, is considered the 'mother' of Japanese whisky. She founded the Nikka Whisky brand, Japan's first whisky firm, with her husband, Masataka Taketsuru. Photo: Creative Commons
11. Charles William Miller (1874-1953)
Born in Sao Paolo to a Scottish father and an English mother, Charles William Miller is widely credited as the man who introduced the game of football to Brazil. Photo: Creative Commons
12. Robert Erskine (1677-1718)
Scottish-born doctor Robert Erskine (not pictured) moved to Russia in 1704, where he was appointed the chief physician of Tsar Peter the Great. Photo: UGC