HE IS one of the best-known Scots in the world – but legendary actor Sir Sean Connery is this year to snub the flagship event of a major Scottish cultural celebration in New York – insisting he prefers to play golf.
The 80-year-old star has been a long-time supporter and honorary chairman of Dressed to Kilt, the fashion show highlight of the city’s Tartan Week, but has backed out of attending tomorrow’s event at the last minute.
The star, who has been at the event in New York with his wife Micheline five times in the past seven years, was expected to be this year’s guest of honour – particularly as his 15-year-old grand-daughter Saskia, daughter of his stepson Stephane, is modelling for the first time.
However, Sir Sean’s publicist, Nancy Seltzer, has admitted that the star will not be attending, prompting fears that health problems are keeping him away.
A source close to the event said it was a shock that Sir Sean would not be present.
Since its launch in 2004, the annual Dressed to Kilt fundraiser has seen famous Scots such as Gerard Butler and Alan Cumming join professional models to show off cutting-edge tartan designs and clothing.
