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Scotland the What? trio honoured | Scotland the What? trio honoured |
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Comedy trio Scotland the What? have received the freedom of Aberdeen in a ceremony in the city centre. | |
George Donald, Steven Robertson and Buff Hardie are said to have brought a very special brand of local humour to a global audience. | George Donald, Steven Robertson and Buff Hardie are said to have brought a very special brand of local humour to a global audience. |
Hundreds of people turned out at His Majesty's Theatre (HMT) for the event, as well as lining the streets to watch an afternoon procession. | |
Nelson Mandela and Sir Alex Ferguson are among previous recipients. | Nelson Mandela and Sir Alex Ferguson are among previous recipients. |
The trio made their debut as Scotland the What? at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1969. | The trio made their debut as Scotland the What? at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1969. |
They were made MBEs for services to entertainment in Scotland in 1995 and on 25 November of that year took their final curtain call after a career which took them around the world. | They were made MBEs for services to entertainment in Scotland in 1995 and on 25 November of that year took their final curtain call after a career which took them around the world. |
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