The Renfrewshire town of Johnstone has made a significant contribution to the world and produced world-famous chefs, politicians and footballers.
Johnstone was a planned community that was built around the house of Easter Cochrane which was later named Johnstone Castle. The Houstons of Milliken acquired the estate in 1773 and began to commission designs for a series of regular residential streets which is now the town centre.
Here are 9 famous faces who were born and grew up in Johnstone.
5. Hunter Davies
Author, journalist and broadcaster Hunter Davies who is best known for writing the only authorised of The Beatles was born in Johnstone in 1936. | Getty Images
6. John Pitcairn Jr.
Industrialist John Pitcairn Jr. was born in Johnstone in 1841. His family emigrated to America in 1846 and settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He played a significant role in the creation of the modern oil and natural gas industries and founded the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. | Wiki Comms
7. Renée Houston
Scottish actress Renée Houston was born in Johnstone into a theatrical family who performed as James Houston and Company. During her early years she toured music halls with her sister Billie Houston. | Getty Images
8. Dixie Deans
Celtic legend Dixie Deans who was part of Jock Stein's legendary nine a row side was born in Johnstone in 1946. He joined Motherwell when he was nineteen from Neilston Juniors and spent six seasons at Fir Park before joining Celtic. | Supplied