Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was born in Johnstone to parents from Port Glasgow in November 1966. When he was nine years old his family moved south to the Bishopton area of Stratford-upon-Avon. Reflecting on his upbringing in Johnstone, during a podcast appearance he said: “My mum was a big inspiration in terms of getting that workplace ethic in place."Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was born in Johnstone to parents from Port Glasgow in November 1966. When he was nine years old his family moved south to the Bishopton area of Stratford-upon-Avon. Reflecting on his upbringing in Johnstone, during a podcast appearance he said: “My mum was a big inspiration in terms of getting that workplace ethic in place."
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was born in Johnstone to parents from Port Glasgow in November 1966. When he was nine years old his family moved south to the Bishopton area of Stratford-upon-Avon. Reflecting on his upbringing in Johnstone, during a podcast appearance he said: “My mum was a big inspiration in terms of getting that workplace ethic in place." | Getty Images

People of Johnstone: 9 famous faces who were born and brought up in Johnstone

Declan McConville
By Declan McConville

Digital Reporter

Published 7th Jan 2025, 11:55 GMT
Updated 7th Jan 2025, 11:56 GMT

These are the famous faces who grew up in Johnstone just outside of Glasgow

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.

WWE star Kay Lee Ray who is known as Alba Fyre was born in Johnstone and stars as one-half of The Unholy Union.

9. Kay Lee Ray

WWE star Kay Lee Ray who is known as Alba Fyre was born in Johnstone and stars as one-half of The Unholy Union. | other

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