The Sunday Times Rich List 2021: Here are the 10 richest people in Scotland
The Sunday Times has released this years rich list, and ten of the UK’s 171 billionaires are in Scotland.
By Rachel Mackie
Published 21st May 2021, 20:04 GMT
The Sunday Times Rich List 2021 has been released with ten of the 171 billionaires in the UK in Scotland.
Also on the list, though narrowly missing out on the top 10 is Harry Potter author JK Rowling, who’s net worth is £820 million this year.
Here are the top 10.
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1. Anders Holch Povlsen
Anders Povlsen is the richest person in Scotland with a net worth of £6 billion. Photo: TARIQ MIKKEL KHAN
2. Glenn Gordon
Glenn Gordon and family, who made their money in distilleries, are worth £3.595bn. Photo: JPIMedia
3. John Shaw and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and family
John Shaw and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and family made their money in pharmaceuticals and are worth £2.942bn. Photo: JPI
4. Sir Ian Wood
Sir Ian Wood and family made their money in oil services and fishing and are worth £1.819bn. Photo: JPI
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