Scottish Comedian Rosco McClelland is riding high on the current Scottish comedy revival; he's one of its brightest stars, with bags of potential and professional accolades to prove he is something very special

Twice nominated Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards, and winner of Scottish Comedian of the Year in 2016, his endearing onstage presence has impressed judges and audiences alike. Rosco's naturally humorous delivery and surreal observations ensure a remarkable performance, everytime.

Rosco was chosen as one of Chortle’s ‘Comedians to Watch' back in 2017, for his unique comedic voice, and hard working attitude. He is frequently compared to fellow Glaswegian Billy Connolly, due to his fragmented story teller style, and ofcourse, his compelling rhythmic melodic voice.

His offbeat musings and exaggerated visual imagery feel natural and not forced, as they come from an act with one foot very much planted in the real world, and he never fails to leave audiences wanting more.

In his successful Edinburgh Festival Fringe show in 2017, Rosco delved deep to find out what makes him tick, using psychedelic storytelling to traverse through a life-changing event. ‘How I Got Over’ was based on his brush with death as a teenager, and discovery of a life threatening heart condition. His blasé outlook on mortality makes for some deliciously dark comedy, while his wandering mind concocts strange and surreal tangents and observations, which were the highlights of the show.

McClelland loves a tangent and this suits his anecdotal, story telling style perfectly, giving the show its lighter moments and absurd touches.

Audiences were rewarded with clinical wit from a performance which also sold out at the Adelaide Comedy Festival in 2017.

In 2018 Rosco returned to the Edinburgh Fringe; his sold out show '29' 'exploring the perils of getting older and embracing it, whilst attempting to cling to your ever declining youth'. It showed comedy brilliance from one of Scottish comedy's brightest rising stars.

In 2019 Rosco joined comedians Ashley Storrie and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd on BBC Scotland's 'Up For It', a series which saw the three performers compete in off-the-wall challenges, skits and guides to life. The show was brilliantly received, and went on to film a second series, in Glasgow, which aired in 2020.

Rosco's Edinburgh Fringe show in 2019, was a sometimes surreal, yet thoughtful look at his last year - detailing how when you get a new worst day of your life, it’s time to tell everyone about the second worst. It was a show about discovering the magic in your belly, from the star of BBC Scotland, and Glasgow's brightest young comedian, and showed yet again the massive potential of this brilliant performer.