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Brian Cox: My Scotland Relationship is Complicated
3 Apr
Summary
- Brian Cox finds his relationship with Scotland complex.
- He highlights Scotland's unrecognized intellectual achievements.
- Cox notes the difficulty of returning due to poverty and addiction.
Actor Brian Cox has spoken candidly about his complex feelings towards his native Scotland. The 79-year-old, renowned for his role in HBO's Succession, stated that the country does not receive adequate recognition for its intellectual and scientific advancements. Cox, who was born and raised in Dundee, recently directed his debut film, Glenrothan, which also features Alan Cumming.
Despite his connection to his homeland, Cox admits that his relationship with Scotland is complicated by a sense of being a displaced Celt. He finds returning challenging due to the stark realities of poverty and the prevalence of heroin addiction he observes. While he has homes in New York and London, he does not currently own property in Dundee, finding the situation there difficult to accept.
