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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Hollywood legend pictured at beloved Scottish gastropub
Chevy Chase was spotted at The Fox & Willow on Carrick Road in Ayr, South Ayrshire, on Wednesday, June 11. Sharing the 81-year-old's visit, the eatery revealed the actor joined them for 'dinner'. READ MORE: Well-known American actor pictured at top Glasgow cafe READ MORE: Hollywood legend baffled after being confused as Celtic fan In a Facebook post, they said: "Who joined us for dinner tonight? "Do you recognise this face? "He enjoyed his meal so much that he's coming back at the weekend." On top of the gastropub, the comic also dropped into The Smithy at Sandyford near Prestwick on Wednesday, June 11. The restaurant, which is located beside the A77 bypass, is known for dishing up fresh food. Sharing Chevy's visit, they said: "Thanks to Chevy Chase and his family for stopping by for some lunch at The Smith at Sandyford. "Haste Ye Back (come back soon)." The American actor, who is from New York, became the breakout cast member in the first-ever season of Saturday Night Live in 1975, where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the beloved programme. Since then, the Hollywood icon has starred in several films, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Vacation, Caddyshack, Three Amigos, and many more.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary Hollywood star spotted in scenic Scots seaside town
Do you recognise who it is? A LEGENDARY Hollywood star delighted punters after he was spotted in a scenic Scottish seaside town. Chevy Chase, 81, is famous for playing Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation and starring in the first season of Saturday Night Live in the 70s. 5 Chevy Chase visited The Smithy with his family for lunch Credit: FACEBOOK: The Smithy 5 He also posed with staff after having dinner in The Fox and Willow Credit: FACEBOOK: The Fox & Willow 5 He is famous for playing Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation Credit: Alamy And he surprised fans after he was seen visiting multiple places across Ayrshire yesterday. The US actor and comedian was spotted inside The Fox and Willow in Ayr after popping into The Smithy coffee shop in Prestwick. It is understood that Chevy is in the area for a family wedding, and fans were delighted to see him exploring local towns. Staff at The Smithy were stunned by his visit after he came with his family to enjoy some lunch. The cafe and bakery shared snaps with the Community star while he was there, and shared them on their social media pages. Posting on Facebook, staff wrote: "Thanks to Chevy Chase and his family for stopping by for some lunch today at The Smithy at Sandyford. "HASTE YE BACK (come back soon)". A few hours later, workers The Fox and Willow shared their own snaps with Chevy after he decided to visit them for dinner. The gastropub teased that the actor would be returning over the weekend and urged locals to keep an eye out for him. Staff beamed in the snaps as they posed with him outside the venue. Legendary comedy actor looks unrecognisable as he celebrates 80th birthday, The post was captioned: "Who joined us for dinner tonight... Do you recognise this face? "He enjoyed his meal so much that he's coming back at the weekend!" Excited fans flocked to the comments after the post racked up more than 1,300 likes, comments and shares. One person said: "Wow. What an actor". Another added: "This is amazing!!!" Someone else wrote: "Wowzers! Such a legend!" And a fourth posted: "Wow….you get the best clientele at the Fox and Willow!" While a fifth chimed in: "Noooo way!!!!! Absolute legend". 5 Fans were delighted when they saw he was in Ayr Credit: GC Images
