A hub of creativity, it is perhaps no surprise how many famous authors, writers and novelists have called Scotland home.
A number of inventors, musicians and actors all call Scotland home and our impact on society can simply not be questioned.
But when it comes to writers, the talent born in this country stretches hundreds and hundreds of years and includes some of the greatest novelists, writers and poets of all time.
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1. Sir Ian Rankin
Scottish crime writer Sir Ian Rankin takes our top spot with a comfortable victory! Best known for his Inspector Rebus novels. Photo: Third Party
2. Val McDermid
Edinburgh-based crime author Val McDermid has sold over 19 million books to date across the globe and has been translated into more than 40 languages. She is perhaps best known for her Wire in the Blood series and takes our second spot. Photo: Third Party
3. Robert Louis Stevenson
Edinburgh-born novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His best-known books include ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Kidnapped’, ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. Photo: Third Party
4. Peter May
Scottish author Peter May makes up our top 4. May is best known for The Lewis Trilogy, The China Thrillers and The Enzo Files. | Getty Images