SCOTTISH Hollywood star Karen Gillan has been named as 2022’s Grand Marshal for New York’s Tartan Day Parade.
The Avengers and Doctor Who actress will lead the popular Scottish-themed parade held in Manhattan on April 9.
Now in its 24th year, the event marks the first time the parade will be held in person since 2019.
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Gillan will front the event where she will be followed by a procession pipe and drum bands, Highland dancers, Shetlander Vikings, Scottish family clans, among others.
The annual celebration of Scottish heritage and culture brings together a rich tapestry of participants along with many thousands of spectators.
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Sir Billy Connolly led the Tartan Day Parade as the grand finale of Scotland Week, which celebrates our cultural and historical connections with the USA and Canada.
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Gillan joins a long list of famous Scots to front the parade, including Billy Connolly, Brian Cox, Sean Connery, Alan Cumming, KT Tunstall and Sam Heughan.
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The Inverness actress said she was “absolutely delighted” to represent Scotland during the annual festival.
Gillan said: “I’m honoured to help celebrate Scotland in America, and I look forward to playing a part in broadening the public’s awareness of Scotland’s history and cultural contributions."
Gillan rose to fame for playing the Doctor’s assistant Amy Pond before embarking on a successful Hollywood career including Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Jumanji.
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