Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to legendary actor Sir Sean Connery after the news of his sad passing broke earlier today.
The famous Scottish actor, best known for his leading role as James Bond in the OO7 movies, died at the age of 90.
The First Minister said she was heartbroken to hear of his death, saying our nation is today mourning one of our best loved sons.
Posting on Twitter she wrote: "I was heartbroken to learn this morning of the passing of Sir Sean Connery.
"Our nation today mourns one of her best loved sons.
"Sean was born into a working class Edinburgh family and through talent and sheer hard work, became an international film icon and one of the world's most accomplished actors.
"Sean will be remembered best as James Bond - the classic 007 - but his roles were many and varied.
"He was a global legend but, first and foremost, a patriotic and proud Scot - his towering presence at the opening of the Scottish Parliament and in 1999 showed his love for the country of his birth."
Sir originated the role of James Bond on the silver screen in Dr No in 1962 and went on to appear as Bond in five other official films and once more in the unofficial Never Say Never Again in 1983.
His five-decade career saw him win an Oscar, two Baftas and three Golden Globes.
