Kelly Macdonald is one of Scotland’s most celebrated actresses having appeared in several different films and television shows over the decades.
Although Macdonald grew up in Neilston and attended Eastwood High School, her career definitely began in Glasgow after she saw a leaflet advertising an open casting session for Trainspotting while she was working as a barmaid in the city.
That opportunity paid off and she was cast as Diane in Trainspotting with Macdonald going on to appear in the likes of Nanny McPhee, No Country for Old Men and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 amongst others.
After spending time living in New York and London, Macdonald moved back to Glasgow and currently lives in the West End of the city with her two sons.
Here’s a look at some of the landmarks in Glasgow that had an impact on Kelly Macdonald’s life.
That opportunity paid off and she was cast as Diane in Trainspotting with Macdonald going on to appear in the likes of Nanny McPhee, No Country for Old Men and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 amongst others.
5. Stravaigin
When speaking about international cuisine in Glasgow, Macdonald said: “The Stravaigin, a restaurant in the West End, does amazing curries. So oddly, if you wanted a very good curry, you go to a place with a very Gaelic name. It has a great atmosphere, with a big bar and open fire.” Photo: Supplied
6. Ziques
Nothing quite beats a full Scottish breakfast and Macdonald has one particular place in Glasgow she enjoys going for one saying: “I go to Ziques for Scottish breakfast: sausage, bacon, eggs, baked beans with black pudding, which is basically blood with sausage (it’s delicious, but you don’t want to think about it too much).”
7. Glasgow Film Theatre
The final location on our list is the Glasgow Film Theatre with Macdonald having appeared at the Glasgow Film Festival on a couple of occasions.