Tayside and Fife Talent: 10 Actors Who Featured in River City Before Its 2026 End

River City is a TV show from BBC Scotland. It takes place in Shieldinch, a made-up area in Glasgow. The show started more than 20 years ago, but it will end in 2026. Many Scottish actors have been in the show, including some from Tayside and Fife. Here are 10 actors from these places who were in River City.

Andy Gray (Perth)

Andy Gray was a loved Scottish actor. He played Pete Galloway from 2016 to 2018. Andy was famous for his comedy in City Lights. Fans liked his role in River City. He passed away in 2021, and the show made a tribute episode for him.

Ron Donachie (Dundee)

Ron Donachie is famous for acting in Game of Thrones and Titanic. He was in River City in 2017 as Dr. Mikey Rosenburg. His character helped Pete Galloway in the hospital. Ron was born in Dundee and studied in St Andrews.

Colin McCredie (Perth)

Colin McCredie is best known for his role in Taggart. He played Nick Morrison in River City in 2011. Nick was a councillor but got into a scandal and had to leave for Belgium.

Jordan Young (Fife)

Jordan Young was born in Kettlebridge. He played Alex Murdoch in River City from 2013. Before that, he was in Still Game and Bob Servant Independent. In the show, Alex deals with business and crime.

James Mackenzie (Dundee)

James Mackenzie was in CBBC’s Raven. He played Gary Trenton in River City from 2015 to 2017. His character was revealed to be Jenny’s father. After River City, James acted in Outlander.

Sam Robertson (Dundee)

Sam Robertson was in Coronation Street before joining River City. He played Innes Maitland, an art history student. After River City, he returned to Coronation Street as Adam Barlow.

Robin Laing (Dundee)

Robin Laing played DI Craig Donald from 2011 to 2023. He was a police officer who often clashed with gangster Lenny Murdoch. Robin also acted in Band of Brothers, Outlander, and Lockerbie.

Michael Nardone (Ballingry, Fife)

Michael Nardone played DCI Richard Whiteside. He investigated a murder in River City. He has also been in The Bill, Taggart, Line of Duty, and Star Wars: Rogue One.

Caroline Paterson (Kirkcaldy)

Caroline Paterson played Sandra Devlin, a social worker, in 2023. She was also in EastEnders as Ruth Fowler. She has acted in Coronation Street, Skins, and Rab C. Nesbitt.

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Paul Samson (St Andrews)

Paul Samson was in the first episodes of River City. He played Raymond Henderson, the owner of the Tall Ship. His character went through many problems. Raymond died in 2014, but Paul returned for the 20th anniversary episode in 2022.

A Show to Remember

River City will end in 2026, but people will not forget it. These actors from Tayside and Fife helped make the show special. Their performances will be remembered for a long time.