Performers
Annette Crosbie OBE - Actor
Annette is a popular stage, television and screen actor. She was awarded an OBE in 1998.
Annette was born in Gorebridge, Midlothian
and was a Brownie.
"The Scots are territorial animals and wherever we "belong" is the best place in the world."
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Ashley Jensen - Actor
Award winning actress well known for her role in the BBC comedy
Extras. She was brought up in Annan, Dumfrieshire
and was a Brownie and a Guide.
"As long as you have worked your hardest and done everything within your capabilities, that's all you can do…"
Barbara Dickson OBE - Singer and Actor
Barbara is a singer/songwriter, actor & presenter. Awarded
an OBE in 2002 for Music/Drama, she is from Dunfermline, Fife
where she was a Brownie.
"Learning is the great liberator and wise use of knowledge would give all women a greater 'say' in the world."
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Blythe Duff - Actor
Blythe is a popular actor and star of the TV series Taggart. Blythe is from East Kilbride
in South Lanarkshire, where
she was a Brownie, Guide and Ranger (Senior Section member).
"Be on time for work, stay healthy and learn your lines !"
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Claire Goose - Actor
Claire is an Actor best known for her role as the nurse Tina Seabrook in the BBC drama 'Casualty'. She was born in Edinburgh and was a Guide."Have the confidence to be who you are and make no apologies for what your dreams and aspirations are."
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Dawn Steele - Actor
Dawn is an actress and has appeared in Comic Relief's Fame Academy. Dawn is
originally from Dunbartonshire where she
was a a Brownie.
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Daniela Nardini - Actor
Daniela has appeared in many TV productions & received a Bafta for her performance in This Life. Born in Largs, Ayrshire North she was a Brownie & Guide.
" When you work with talented people it inspires you and makes you raise your game."
Eddi Reader - Singer/Songwriter
Eddi was a member of Fairground Attraction. She was born in Glasgow
and was a Brownie and a Guide.
"Singing is a great opportunity for human beings to talk to one another without using words. It's a very healing occupation for both parties."
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Fiona Kennedy -TV Executive, Presenter and Folk Singer
Fiona is a Folk Singer, TV Presenter and a co-founder of Tartan TV. Fiona lives in
Aberdeen and was a Brownie in Glasgow.
"Being a caring, a good all round person who can be relied on through thick and thin is a great compliment."
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Hannah Gordon - Actor
Hannah is a respected stage, television, radio and screen actor. Hannah was
born in Edinburgh and was a Brownie.
Karen Dunbar - Comedian
Karen has her own show on the BBC and a star of 'Chewin the Fat' . Karen is from Ayrshire South where she was a Brownie and is an Ambassador for Glasgow."What's most important is what you think of yourself rather than what other people's perceptions are of you."
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Lorna Brooks - Singer/Songwriter
Lorna is one of Scotland's most talented singer songwriters. Lorna was born in Glasgow where she was a Guide and a Brownie."Most things in life are a team effort - if you get on with others then you should get on ok in life."
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Lorraine McIntosh - Singer and Actor
Lorraine is well known as an actor on TV and was a singer with Deacon Blue. Lorraine is from Cumnock in South Ayrshire where she was a Brownie.
Lulu OBE - Singer
Lulu is a singer & TV personality and was awarded the OBE in 2000 for her contribution to the Entertainment Industry. She was a Brownie in Glasgow."The bottom line is to do everything in moderation. It's also important to laugh at yourself."
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Natalie Robb - Actor
Natalie has featured in TV programmes including The Bill. From Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, she was a Brownie."Don't succumb to the pressures to be someone else's ideal of physical perfection. Don't change your body - change the way you think."
Rae Hendrie - Actor
Rae is an actor and can be seen on Monarch of the Glen. Rae is from Selkirk, Tweed Valley, where she was a Brownie and Guide."Believe in yourself, follow your dream. Be passionate about what you are doing."
Rhona Cameron - Comedian
Rhona is a stand-up comedian and writer. She was brought up in Musselburgh, East Lothian where she was a Brownie and a Guide."I admire all the women who have got ahead based not on their looks but their hard work or personality."
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Sally Beamish - Composer
Sally's work is performed & broadcast extensively. She composes vocal, choral & orchestral music. She lives near Aberfoyle, Forth Valley and was a Guide."Creating something can heal the deepest hurts, and make you feel happy and confident."
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Sandi Thom - Singer/Songwriter
Sandi is a singer and songwriter who shot to fame with her internet hit ' I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker'. She grew up in Banff and was a Brownie and Guide." Guiding taught me to respect my elders."
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Sarah O'Flaherty -TV and Radio Presenter
Sarah is a TV presenter for STV's Scotsport and also a presenter for Radio Clyde. She works in Glasgow and was a Guide."Be enthusiastic and do whatever you do to the very best of your ability. It's the little steps that take you to your dream."
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Sharon Small - Actor
Sharon is an actor best known for her role in The BBC drama The Inspector Lynley
Mysteries. She was a Brownie and a Guide in Glasgow.
"I believe it is the small things in life that can make the big changes."
Sharleen Spiteri - Singer/Songwriter
Sharleen is the lead singer/songwriter with the rock group Texas. Born in Glasgow,
Sharleen was brought up in Balloch, Dunbartonshire
where she was a Brownie.
Shirley Manson - Singer/Songwriter
Shirley is lead singer of the band Garbage, and has had a string of hits. Shirley
is from Edinburgh where she was
a Brownie & Guide.
"Rareness is a currency and gives us value. It is how we choose to spend our currency that defines us."
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Simone Lahbib - Actor
Simone is a popular stage and screen actor, originally from Stirling, Forth
Valley, she was once a Brownie.
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Tamara Kennedy - Actor
Tamara is a Stage and TV actor and has appeared in Taggart and High
Road. Born in Edinburgh,
she was a Brownie.
"Cultivate a thick skin, robust sense of humour and extremely good relationship with your bank manager!"
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