Beam me up, Scotsman!

As a Star Trek fan who is also Scottish, for me the most interesting casting choice for the upcoming movie will be that of Scotty. Encouraging then, that Paramount have actually been casting in the UK, they seem to be keen to get an actual Scot to play the role as opposed to an American with a dodgy accent. The biggest name being mentioned is James McAvoy, he's the right age and his stock is fairly high at the moment. Martin Compston (of Monarch of the Glen) has auditioned, as has Chewin' the Fat's Greg Hemphill, who, at 38 is probably too old. Although he has had practise - remember the 'Taysiders In Space' sketch? "In amongst yis!"