Ladies, here’s your chance to date a hot Scot
By Tenley Woodman
Boston Herald Features Reporter
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Updated: 10:05 AM EST
Was your Valentine’s Day a bust? No worries -- Scotland has a cure for lonely hearts.
Twenty-six of the nation’s most eligible bachelors are up for grabs on
www.dateahotscot.com.
Through April 12, women throughout the world can vote for the kilt-clad lad that suits their fancy. Voters are then entered to win a three-night trip to Scotland with a girlfriend, where they can meet the hot Scots in person and indulge in the best the Celts have to offer.
Among the attractive ambassadors for Scotland are Chris Capaldi, 28, a member of Scotland’s rugby team; Robert Hanlon, 28, a journalist from Dumfries; and Ian Davidson, 24, an account executive working in Edinburgh.
"I think the Celtic thing is quite cool," said Davidson, an avid surfer.
The three proud Scots agree that the appeal of their country, aside from its rustic beauty, is the personality of its people.
"I think sense of humor is one of the main things, and the accents," Hanlon said.
"It’s the closest thing to a foreign language that I have," Capaldi said of his rough burr.
"I think we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Scottish guys have a pretty good personality," said Davidson, who grew up on a farm in the borders region, close to England.
And they’re willing to show a little leg.
Capaldi, who is also a model for 21st Century Kilts, said the traditional garment is becoming a more casual item of clothing.
"If you want to dress up for the night and stand out, people wear them," Capaldi said. "As far as traditional dress, I think the guys have an advantage there."
As of May, searching for men in kilts will be made easier when FlyGlobespan, a Scottish airline, begins daily, direct service from Boston to Glasgow.
Go to
www.dateahotscot.com.
Hall-of-fame hotties
Could it be the kilt? Or is it the Scottish burr? Whatever these famous Scots have, it’s worth noting. Here are our picks for the Hot Scot hall of fame:
Sean Connery -- 00-hottie
Ewan McGregor -- motorcycle-riding, kilt-wearing Jedi Knight
Sheena Easton -- ’80s rock icon and Prince collaborator
Shrek -- He’s green, but what a charmer
Franz Ferdinand -- the band, not the archduke
Annie Lennox -- diva extraordinaire
Alan Cumming -- dramatic divo
Craig Ferguson -- late-night funny guy
Shirley Manson -- Garbage girl
Rod Stewart -- If you think he’s sexy...
Groundskeeper Willie -- "The Simpsons" character is hot, as in sweaty
Billy Boyd -- He’s a Hobbit!
Robbie Coltrane -- giant Hagrid with heart of gold in "Harry Potter [website]"
KT Tunstall -- sexy songstress
Katie Leung -- Harry Potter’s crush in "The Goblet of Fire," Cho Chang
-- Tenley Woodman
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