Before their rise to prominence as household names they attended schools, colleges and universities just like the rest of us and - possibly - it may have been the school you went to yourself.
So, we researched Edinburgh’s famous faces to discover which schools raised the household names before they attained the ‘household’ distinction and created the following list of 10 prominent people from the area.
If you went to school with any of these stars then we hope the list conjures up fond memories of your time with them during their academic years.
9. Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung Man-yuk is a former actress who was raised in Hong Kong and Britain. She has appeared in more than 70 films and is renowned for her stunning performances in 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Hero'. She achieved her honorary degree at The University of Edinburgh. You may also know her from famous Jackie Chan movies such as ‘Police Story’ from 1985. Photo: Ian West
10. Gordon Brown
The former British Prime Minister (2007 - 2010) has a PhD in History from the University of Edinburgh. In 1972, Brown gained his first political triumph there when he was elected as Rector of the university while studying. However, he used this role to scrutinise the institution’s finances - an inconvenience for university officials at the time. Nowadays, he works for the United Nations as a Special Envoy for Global Education. Photo: Andrew Milligan