Plaque Honoring 'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' Star David McCallum Unveiled With Incorrect Address
A blue plaque intended to commemorate the birthplace of Scottish actor David McCallum mistakenly lists the wrong district.
A commemorative blue plaque honoring the late Scottish actor David McCallum, best known for his role as Soviet spy Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s American television series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," has been unveiled with an incorrect address. The plaque, installed at McCallum's birthplace at 24 Kersland Street in Glasgow, incorrectly states the location as being in the Partick district, when it is actually in Hillhead.
McCallum, who passed away at the age of 90 in 2023, starred alongside Robert Vaughn in the popular espionage drama. The plaque was a collaborative effort by students at Glasgow Clyde College and the office of Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren.
A spokesperson for Glasgow Clyde College acknowledged the geographical error, stating, "We're delighted to have helped celebrate David McCallum and his connection to Glasgow, although eagle-eyed locals may have spotted a small geographical slip-up on the plaque. We're sorry for the error and are arranging for it to be corrected as quickly as possible."