Comedy in Scotland

Comedy in Scotland is described as "cheeky rather than edgy", largely in part due to its use of language and innuendos.

[1] The country has produced a number of comedians who have gathered an international audience, as well as a number of highly successful comedy television series, such as Still Game, Rab C. Nesbitt, Two Doors Down, Chewin' the Fat, Scot Squad and Gary: Tank Commander.

Shows such as Still Game and ScotSquad are only shown on television channels, such as BBC Scotland, past the watershed due to its content of comedy.

[2] Celtic Life claim that the ability of Scottish people to "laugh at themselves make them irresistible".

[4] Similarly, Craig Ferguson became known in countries such as the United States, again, displaying mockery towards Scottish life.