Well said, Jock Scot & McClef. However, I am dismayed that simple recognition is part of the equation as well, and in our own time becoming the defining characteristic. For instance, many of the above posters have named William Wallace and Robert Bruce, yet Andrew Moray and James "The Black" Douglas go begging when people speak of the War of Independence these days. Are they not great as well?

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It would be interesting to get official X Marks nominations and then have a vote on the 10 most nominated with someone acting as advocate for each candidate. At least that way we would know who the X Marks Greatest Scot is!
An excellent idea! It puts me in mind of the kind of annual polls that some magazines have. I'm sure the response would be enthusiastic and varied. How would we go about this?