A Glasgow restaurant were delighted when an absolute Scottish legend joined them at their eatery.
Iconic comedian Sir Billy Connolly stopped by Italian restaurant Mediterraneo, which is based on Ingram Street, and staff were delighted to host their special guest.
On Instagram, the restaurant posted a snap of the smiling 79-year-old as a member of staff wrote: "Serving a Glasgow Legend! Billy Connolly at #Mediterraneo."
And fans were loving seeing Sir Billy - who lives in Florida - out and about in Scotland. One wrote: "Amazing to see billy out and about and I’m sure you spoiled him with amazing foods."
Another wrote: "My hero on knowing how he has lived as good a life as he can and not giving in to PD (Parkinson's disease) a great inspiration to us fellow “Parkies “ !!! Keep well Billy."
While one said: "Aw gutted! I was in today wished I had seen him! Met him few times other the years he's brilliant!" Another said: "Can’t believe he is in Glasgow. Amazing. I love our Billy."
The Big Yin, who was knighted in 2017, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 and retired from performing five years later, but has continued to record shows and appear on TV.
In 2002, Sir Billy was presented with a Bafta special award and honoured with a lifetime achievement award by Bafta Scotland in 2012.
Earlier this year, the 79-year-old he was awarded a Bafta Fellowship and gave an emotional acceptance speech talking about Parkinson's and said that it was nice to be recognised despite not performing on stage for two years.
Bafta’s Fellowship is the body’s highest accolade, given to recognise “outstanding and exceptional contribution” in film, games or TV over a career.
During his acceptance speech, he also revealed that having Parkinson's is taking its toll on him and he's now struggling with the left side of his body.
He said: "I am very proud to receive this... life is good. I haven’t been on the stage for about two years. This is kind of nice... it suits me.
He added: "Symptom spotters among you may notice that my left is different from my right. It is just one of these things. Parkinson’s disease. I suffer badly from the disease. My wife puts on my clothes in the morning and takes them off at night. It is a jolly life. I have got no complaints."
Speaking about the award, he said: "I went from strength to strength on television and here we are today getting this award.
"I couldn’t be happier. It has made me such a happy man getting these good attendance medals now my career is out the window."
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