The town of Rutherglen can be found on the outskirts of Glasgow in South Lanarkshire which once used to exist as a separate Lanarkshire burgh.
One of Rutherglen's most famous faces is actor Robbie Coltrane, but he did not attend high school in the town as he went on to be educated at Belmont House School in Newton Mearns before moving to Glenalmond College. We have put together a list of some of the other famous faces who went to school in Rutherglen.
1. Stan Laurel
After moving to Glasgow with his parents, Stan Laurel completed his education at Stonelaw Public School.
2. Audrey Tait
Franz Ferdinand drummer Audrey Tait was brought up in Rutherglen and was a pupil at Stonelaw High School.
3. Midge Ure
Midge Ure was born in Cambuslang and attended Rutherglen Academy until he was 15 years old.
4. Richard Rankin
Richard Rankin is best known for his roles in Scottish sketch show Burnistoun and Outlander. He was born in Rutherglen in 1983 and was a pupil at Stonelaw High School.