During his appearance he explained, "in Scotland they call me Big Yin, and I'm not very big, but everyone up there is awful wee, you know". For his iconic nickname he could thank Scottish ...

It means that Big Yin's mural will be covered up by the flats. Locals have been left outraged on social media after it was revealed that the artwork would hidden. One person said: "Glasgow city ...

The Big Yin gave one of his best ever screen performances playing the real-life Highland Ghillie opposite the Shakespearean actress as Queen Victoria in the 1997 Oscar-nominated film Mrs Brown.

Despite experiencing growing physical challenges, the 81-year-old comedian and actor, nicknamed “The Big Yin”, has maintained a positive outlook about his heath, revealing last year that he ...

The Big Yin talks to Janet Christie about life, politics and his new book Tall Tales and Wee Stories The Big Yin is basking in the Florida heat, travelling in a car driven by his wife Pam ...

Comedian Billy Connolly is the favourite Scots celebrity with tourists, according to a new poll. The Big Yin was voted the Scots celebrity that visitors would most like to spend Christmas with. Movie ...

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