There are many great actors proud to call themselves a Scot, and two of these are Jamie Sives and Mark Bonnar who feature in hit BBC Scotland TV series, Guilt.
As the actors prepare for the release of the third and final season, Glasgow Live sat down with the energetic duo to talk about the end of the much-loved drama and of course, all things Glasgow.
First airing in October 2019, the drama series written and produced by Neil Forsyth sees two Scottish brothers kill an old man whilst driving home one night. And with no insurance, as well as alcohol in their system having just been to a wedding, rather than staying to help, Max (Mark) convinces Jake (Jamie) to flee the scene and cover up the crime.
Despite trying to conceal what they've just done, witnesses threaten to expose what the brothers got up to. After some twists and turns, Max is jailed but later released after a two year stint. As the episodes continue, the brothers’ difficulties intensifies with someone always feeling guilty - a fitting feeling given then name of the show - which could be their undoing.
In the final season however, the brothers are reunited with people from their past - and some new faces - causing them hassle once again and adding fuel to the fire as they try and keep their heads low, being careful not to let slip any secrets that could see them behind bars.
Focusing on finding freedom, the duo hope that they can finally escape and have the 'normal' life they both crave - one where they don't feel guilt or have to hide away from their problems.
Despite three seasons always being the plan, it's nevertheless a "bittersweet" moment for the cast and crew.
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The third and final season of Guilt is made up of four one hour episodes. Discussing the shows success and whether they knew it would be the hit it is today, Mark, also known for his role in Line of Duty, said: "I mean I felt it when Neil sent me episode one with the first four pages, I was completely sold and knew I had to do it.
"We had no idea it was going to be the success it's been, of course because you never do, you just hope. You've got a great script to start with and it's your job not to f*** it up."
"Luckily we didn't" he laughed.
Jamie, who has also appeared in hits including Taggart, added: "When I saw how they were shooting it when we first began I thought right all the elements are coming together here this is going to be something different."
Since its release in 2019 Guilt has received praise for both the thrilling writing and acting and fans can't wait to see what the final instalment has in store.
Starting off the interview by singing Europe's It's the Final Countdown at the top of his lungs, Jamie reflected on the end saying: "It's a bittersweet feeling. It's like every day is Sunday.
"I'm really excited for everyone to see it because I think it might be our finest final, and finest season, yet. But it comes along with sadness that I won't be working alongside Mark on an almost daily basis.
"Well I might do one day but Jake and Max are no more."
Jumping in, Mark joked that he'll still "pester" his pal on a daily basis. Despite talking over video chat, their relationship is clearly a close one with lots of jokes and sarcasm - just like real brothers.
Seeing Scotland on our screens is great, but as all Glaswegians will know, seeing our city is unbeatable. The show had already filmed in several locations with the Parkhouse Business Parks - located two miles north of Glasgow City Centre - having provided the backdrop to many of its scenes.
In addition to this, the Clydebank Docks we're a perfect location to use for the dark drama series with locals in East Kilbride, specifically in the St Leonards, getting treated to a behind the scenes preview when they began shooting scenes there.
Talking about filming in Glasgow with a number of scenes in the series, past and present, having been filmed here, Mark said: "We mostly filmed there [Glasgow] and a couple of weeks in Edinburgh. It's always nice to see your hometown shot beautifully.
"There's lots of sites we use in Glasgow and they're happy to close roads" adding that compared to the capital, "it's just easier to film in Glasgow."
As well as shooting in Paisley, East Kilbride and the city itself, Jamie explained: "Glasgow city centre is easier to film than Edinburgh.
"It's just a shame Edinburgh is so difficult to shoot in, it's a building site for a start so if you're filming in multiple locations, you're just not moving a crew around very easily.
"Aside from the fact that most of the crew are living in the west coast and most of the camera rental places are there, it was made very difficult."
Teasing lots of twists and turns to come, the pair reflected on their characters and the changes they have been through.
Max said: "I think this series is where he may change the most. I think there was a movement in the direction of change last series but in this series the potential is more.
"By the end, not very much" he laughed adding that he was trying his best not to give anything away.
The 49-year-old then said that he thinks Jake has gone through perhaps a more noticeable change with Jamie explaining: "I think Jake, and Max too, has changed. They've gone through adversity and I think they tackle things differently in the third season from how they would in the first.
"Jake is a bit quicker in the uptake by this season of what Max is capable of. In the first season even though he knows Max, the penny didn't drop as quickly as it does now" with Mark agreeing adding: "I think they're closer bizarrely."
Despite fans being left saddened by the news of its ending, it was always meant to be a trilogy with Mark recalling that his initial attraction to the role was the script, which was written beautifully by Neil Forsyth.
"It's the classy way to do it I think and get out whilst it's still good" he explained.
"Even though I was heartbroken it was the last, he [Neil] always said even from the first series, he had always thought in my mind its a trilogy so we kinda knew well in advanced."
And it seems fans are of the same mindset as many are going to miss the pair and what the dodgy scenarios they get themselves into - and how they try and get out of it.
Guilt returns to BBC Scotland on April 25 with all episodes of season one and two now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. The new series will also be shown on BBC Two from April 27.
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