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Sam Heughan has made a number of appearances on the small screen.

The 10 television programmes Outlander star Sam Heughan has acted in

Alison O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen on the set of the new series of Shetland. Picture: Mark Mainz

Shetland: First look at Ashley Jensen on set as new cast members are revealed

Some of the television programmes you might not know have been filmed in Scotland.

11 television shows you didn't know were filmed in Scotland

The Shore, Leith  Pic: William Blair

Leith’s Shore was original setting for River City reveals show’s creator

Star of the King’s Panto Jordan Young, with the help of his unofficial coaches Grant Stott and Allan Stewart and fellow runners  launch Capital Theatres’ latest fundraising initiative for the King’s

Panto star Jordan set to double King's fund-raising effort with first Marathon

Sanjeev Kohli has called for comedy to be treated as seriously as drama. Picture: BAFTA Scotland

Sanjeev Kohli: Comedy needs to be treated much more seriously

Edinburgh's Grant Stott as Sam Spiller as Batman in River City

River City star brings smile to tribute episode dedicated to Andy Gray

The Edinburgh King's cast of Sleeping Beauty (left to right) Nicola Meehan, Clare Gray, Grant Stott, Allan Stewart, Jordan Young, Sia Dauda

The Edinburgh King's panto cast tell tales from their dressing rooms

Susan Boyle with the cast of River City. Picture: Alan Peebles

Susan Boyle to get starring role in River City - as herself

Grant Stott as Sam Spiller in River City

Panto star Grant will watch River City debut through his fingers

Grant Stott and Andy Gray became close friends thanks to annual appearances in panto and at the Fringe in Edinburgh.

Grant Stott: My new River City role is keeping me close to Andy Gray

Erin Armstrong who plays LENA and Lena's cousin, Margaret Zavaroni in Greenock today.

Lena the play - The life of Lena Zavaroni as seen by her father

Grant Stott as Sam Spiller in River City

Revealed, look who Grant Stott will be playing in River City

Kathryn Howden and Frank Gilhooley as Maggie and John

Kathryn Howden reveals Monday’s explosive episode of River City left her shocked

Actor and LGBTQ+ equality campaigner David Paisley has announced his decision to leave Scotland “for his own safety” after online abuse and threats started to “spill over” into his private life.

Scottish actor David Paisley to leave Scotland ‘for his own safety’

Grant Stott and Andy Gray made their Fringe debut together in 2013 in the show Kiss Me Honey, Honey, by Philip Meeks. Pic Ian Rutherford

Grant Stott says he owes his acting career to his partnership with Andy Gray

Kathryn Howden back home in Edinburgh for a day

River City star recalls real life ‘soap opera’ of growing up in rough Pennywell

River City - Montego Street, Shieldinch

River City beats Emmerdale, Corrie and EastEnders hands down - Liam Rudden

Jimmy Chisholm as Sonny Caplan in River City

River City star Jimmy tells builders to take the high road

Liam Rudden enjoys a pint, people watching outside the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh

Which bars and restaurants did you miss during lockdown? – Liam Rudden

Grant Stott has joined the cast of Scottish soap River City. Picture: Craig Stephen

Grant Stott joins cast of BBC's River City

Joanna Cherry, who has initiated legal action against an actor due to alleged defamation.

Joanna Cherry 'takes legal action' against actor in 'disproportionate' move

Andy Gray in Edinburgh when he appeared in The Hypochondriak at the Lyceum in 2000

Obituary: Andy Gray, Scots actor who became panto legend

Andy Gray entertained thousands every year starring in the King's Theatre pantomime in Edinburgh.

Tributes to Andy Gray after legendary Scottish actor and comedy star passes away

Many people will know of Andy Gray from his role as Pete Galloway in River City (Credit: Capital Theatres Facebook)

These were Andy Gray's most memorable acting roles as he dies aged 61

Allan Stewart as Fairy May and Andy Gray as Buttons in Cinderella

Readers react to the shock passing of beloved entertainer Andy Gray

BBC Scotland confirmed the death of the 60-year-old star of City Lights, Naked Video and River City.

A look back on the glittering career of Andy Gray in photos

Carron resident Brian Cowan starred as Murray Crozier in River City. Picture: BBC/Alan Peebles.

Tributes to Carron actor who died aged 58

Rising Scottish screen star Silvie Furneaux, who plays Morgan, the daughter of detective inspector Annika Strandhed, on location on location in Helensburgh. Picture: Graeme Hunter

More essential than ever for film productions to keep shooting – Brian Ferguson

Outlander is one of the contenders for the new BAFTA Scotland Audience Award. Picture: Sony/Starz

BAFTA Scotland: Guilt, The Nest, Outlander and Frankie Boyle in the running

Gayle Telfer-Stevens, who plays Caitlin McLean, and Stephen Purdon, who plays Bob O'Hara, celebrate the re-start of filming today.

River City: Filming resumes after five months

The cast of Still Game. Pic: Alan Peebles

Scotland's 20 greatest TV shows revealed

Roëves’ agent announced the news of his death in a statement on 15 July

Doctor Who and EastEnders star Maurice Roëves has died at age 83

Scottish actor Maurice Roëves was 83.

Scottish actor Maurice Roëves dies aged 83

Broadcaster ITV has said it will suspend two of its biggest soaps from Monday. Picture: Paul Ellis\Getty

Filming on ITV's Coronation Street and Emmerdale to be suspended

The soap is filmed months in advance.

Coronavirus UK: Filming on BBC dramas including EastEnders and Doctors suspended

Sanjeev Kohli: Still game for Scottish TV

McVarish wore his kilt on the walk, which prompted people to sing Proclaimers songs as he passed them. Picture: Daily Record

Child sex abuse campaigner to get hero’s welcome

Interview: Nick Rhys, actor, River City

TV review: River City | The State Scots Are In

Interview: Eileen McCallum, actress

Into the heart of darkness

Hannah goes back to roots with River City role

Soap bubble isn't ready to burst yet

Duo clean up in the festive soap stakes

Radio One DJ bids to give River City a wider show

The Scotsman Top Stories

A screenshot from one of the Red Ice videos uploaded to BitChute, in which white nationalist broadcadter Lana Lokteff describes Humza Yousaf and his family as "enjoying the fruits of a white society." Picture: BitChute

Police launch investigation into racist abuse and threats aimed at Humza Yousaf

Recycling schemes in other countries are not driven by a political desire to do things differently to England (Picture: Jonathan Pow/PA)

Deposit return scheme's fate is another fine mess, not a constitutional outrage

Analysis of the Scottish Government's consultation on the proposed Land Reform Bill have been released (Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Land Reform consultation highlights little trust in Scottish Government

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