As historic LGBT Scots are to be recognised with plaques on buildings associated with them, we look at some that are still living.
The Commemorative Plaque Scheme is focusing on LGBT individuals whose life and achievements have made a difference to Scotland and its people. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) also want the public to identify buildings with a specific connection to them.
The only criteria is that the person nominated has been deceased for at least 20 years, and that the building where the plaque is to be erected has a close connection to that person.
Nominate your favourite LGBT Scots as historic greats get recognised with building plaques
The Press and Journal looks at people from the LGBT society that are still living that one day might be inducted into the Plaque Scheme.
1. John Barrowman
Scottish-American, MBE, actor John Barrowman has had a remarkable career that includes playing lead roles in various musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera and TV roles like Doctor Who and Torchwood.
Barrowman works to stamp out homophobia across the UK and was placed on the Out 100 list for 2008, an annual list of notable LGBT people compiled by Out magazine.
In June 2010, Barrowman met with the then Conservative Prime Minister, David Cameron, as a representative of the LGBT community.
2. Carol Ann Duffy
Dame Carol Ann Duffy is a Scottish poet and playwright. She is Professor of Contemporary Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University, and was appointed Britain’s Poet Laureate in May 2009. She is the first woman, the first Scot, and the first openly LGBT person to hold the position.
On 30 August 2010 she premiered her poem “Vigil” for the Manchester Pride Candlelight Vigil in memory of LGBTQ people who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS.
3. Christopher Kane
Christopher Kane is a Scottish fashion designer based in London whose brand is now part of Kering.
He was born as the youngest of five children in Newarthill, North Lanarkshire, to an engineer and draughtsman father and housewife mother.
4. Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay, MBE FRSE, is a Scottish poet and novelist. She is the third modern Makar, the Scottish poet laureate but now lives in England.
He first poetry book, The Adoption Papers, was published in 1991 and won the Saltire Society Scottish First Book Award.
5. Alan Cumming
OBE and Scottish-American actor, singer, performer, author, and activist, Alan Cumming has appeared in numerous films, television shows, and plays.
His London stage appearances include Hamlet, the Maniac in Accidental Death of an Anarchist, for which he received an Olivier Award, the lead in Bent, and the National Theatre of Scotland’s The Bacchae.
Cumming was appointed an OBE in the 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to film, theatre and the arts, and activism for LGBT rights.
