Scott Kyle is an award-winning actor, producer, author and speaker known for Outlander, Kajaki, The Angels’ Share and the multi-award-winning Billy & Tim show.
After spending time in foster care as a child, Scott’s life has taken him from humble beginnings to international screens, stages and global audiences.
Today, he combines his creative work with a deep commitment to people and community. As a foster carer, MCR Pathways mentor and sought-after speaker on resilience, wellbeing, equity and culture, Scott uses powerful storytelling and lived experience to inspire change and help others thrive.
Whether on screen, on stage or in the community, Scott champions the belief that it’s not where you start that matters—it’s what you build along the way.
It's Not Where You Start
From foster child to foster carer, high-school dropout to university graduate, and Glasgow’s back streets to Hollywood sets, Scott Kyle’s journey is anything but ordinary.
It’s Not Where You Start is a raw, heartfelt story about resilience, second chances, and refusing to let your beginnings define your future.
Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle (Outlander, Kajaki, The Angels’ Share, Billy & Tim) takes audiences through the twists, setbacks, and unexpected opportunities that shaped his life, including the full-circle return of Billy & Tim and a near-miss with working alongside Harrison Ford.
Blending intimate storytelling with striking animations, this powerful new show reminds us that the most unlikely lives can make the most unforgettable stories.
Awards include:
2 x Best Animation Awards and
2x Best Voice Over Awards
(West Lothian Film Festival, 2024 & 2025).
Praise for the show:
“An amazing story and well worth your time… superb animations.”
— Nicola McCartney
“A really well-told TED Talk with beautiful animations… such an engaging, humble and honest performer.”
— Cora Bissett
Billy & Tim - Widescreen Edition
Football. Theatre. Fireworks
When a Celtic fan and a Rangers fan find themselves locked in a prison cell together on the day of the big match, there’s only one possible outcome — fireworks!
This explosive, hilarious, and thought-provoking play by Des Dillon returns in 2026 with a spectacular new twist— Billy & Tim – The Widescreen Edition (Bigger and Better Than Ever).
The All-Star Commentary Team Old Firm legends David Robertson, Jackie McNamara, Charlie Miller, and Simon Donnelly join broadcasting icons Rob Maclean and David Tanner, delivering full match-style commentary live from the commentary box at every performance.
Adding even more energy, TikTok star Hawaii Fivo lends his vocal talents to bring the other prisoners to life with unforgettable character voices.
A Powerful and Timely Story Billy & Tim – The Widescreen Edition isn’t just about football rivalry — it’s a sharp, heartfelt exploration of bigotry, identity, and division.
Beneath its laugh-out-loud humour lies a powerful message about sectarianism, prejudice, and the shared humanity that unites us all.
From the religious roots of the Celtic–Rangers conflict to reflections on immigration, intolerance, and global unrest, this award-winning play remains as relevant and resonant as ever.
