With world renowned athletes in tennis, football, rugby and now even the NFL, Scotland are able to boast several top sporting talents the world over.
From Sir Alex Ferguson’s dynasty at Manchester United to Sir Andy Murray’s remarkable grand slam wins, Scottish sport stars have produced at the some of the highest levels for a number of decades.
So perhaps it is no surprise that some of the world’s richest current, and former, athletes hail from these lands. After all, athletic ability often comes a big pay pocket too, and a number of Scottish athletes find themselves very much in that list.
But who are the richest Scottish sportspeople on the planet? Here are the 12 richest Scottish sports stars on the planet, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Colin Montgomerie - $55million
Winner of a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, alongside other accolades, Montgomerie is one of golf's greatest ever players. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Sir Alex Ferguson - $70million
Many would cite the Glasgow born manager as they greatest to have ever lived. Won 49 major trophies during his career as a football manager as boss of Manchester United, Aberdeen, St Mirren, East Stirlingshire and Scotland. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. David Coulthard - $80million
Born in the Scottish village Twynholm, was a champion Formula One driver, winning 13 Grand Prix races. He raced for Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull between the years 1994 and 2008. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
12. Sir Andy Murray - $100million
One of Scotland's greatest ever athletes is also the richest, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The two time Wimbledon champion has a reported net worth of $100million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images