Time for a pulp countdown now, and as it's #StAndrewsDay here's my top 10 of Generation X Scottish things!*

(*brought to you in association with Hipsway and Runrig) ImageImage
At #10: Heather the Weather! "Hello there" Heather Reid predicts... rain!

Randan Discothèque even wrote a song about her: Image
At #9: the 1990 Scotland kit! Available from Roberts Stores, Trongate.

Don't forget to tuck your shirt in properly. Image
At #8: William McIlvanney! If you haven't read him then you're missing out on some great crime noir. Image
At #7: the ginger van! Who needs Deliveroo when you have the Bon Accord man. Image
At #6: Maggie! Joan Lingard's books brought to life with Kirsty Miller in the title role and the legendary Michael Sheard as her Pa. Image
At #5: the Tennants Lager Lovelies!

Sylvia was always my favourite... Image
At #4: The Nightmare Man! This is why we don't visit the Islands any more. Image
At #3: Gregory's Girl! Simply the greatest teen film ever made. Image
At #2: Scunner Campbell! Boo! Hiss! Etc... Image
And at #1: Strawberry Switchblade! Post punk, polkadots and gothic swaying. Jill and Rose 4 ever!! Image
So happy #StAndrewsDay everybody! Drink responsibly etc.. Image

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