Yes, there have been many famous and notable people from Dundee, including actor Brian Cox, comedian Billy Connolly, and inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
Yes, there are notable people from Dundee. Some examples include:
- Sir James Alfred Ewing: A physicist and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of telegraphy and electromagnetic theory.
- Mary Ann Baxter: Known as the "Dundee Witch," she was accused of witchcraft and executed in 1686.
- John Graham Dalyell: A zoologist and ornithologist known for his work on bird anatomy.
- J.K. Rowling: The renowned author of the Harry Potter series was born in Yate, England but lived in Dundee in her early years.
- Sir James Mackenzie: A physician who made substantial advancements in the field of cardiology, including the development of the electrocardiograph.
- William McGonagall: A poet known for his simplistic and often unintentionally comedic verse. He has been proclaimed by many as one of the worst poets in British history.