Sally Howitt Explained

Sally Howitt
Birth Place:	Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Occupation:	actress
Years Active:	2003–present

Sally Howitt is a Scottish actress. Howitt is best known for her portrayal of Scarlett O'Hara in the BBC Scotland soap opera River City, a role she has played since 2003, as one of the shows longest serving cast member.

Early life

Sally Howitt was born in Oban.^[1] She spent her childhood holidays in Islay.^[2]

Career

Howitt has played Scarlett O'Hara in River City since 2003.^[3] She left in 2009 but returned in 2012.^[4]

She has also starred in Outlander, The Decoy Bride, Still Game and The Tales of Para Handy.

In 2017, Howitt acted in the Kilmarnock Palace Panto.^[5] In 2024, Howitt starred in the comedy drama television series Dinosaur.^{[6] [7]} She played the role of Diane.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: BBC - Press Office - River City Scarlett Adams . 2024-09-03 . www.bbc.co.uk.
2. Web site: 2022-09-17 . Travel: River City star Sally Howitt on fond childhood memories of Islay . 2024-09-03 . The Herald .
3. Web site: Meehan . Abbie . 2022-03-07 . The stars of River City and what they are up to now, from theatre to musicians . 2024-09-03 . Glasgow Live . en.
4. Web site: Lyons . Beverley . 2012-09-19 . 'I was black and blue on set.. and so was wife beater Paddy': Ten years of River City revealed . 2024-09-03 . Daily Record .
5. Web site: 2017-04-27 . River City Star Sally Howitt Returns To The Kilmarnock Palace Panto . 2024-09-03 . Imagine Theatre . en-GB.
6. Web site: 2024-04-08 . 'Playing an autistic character helped me unmask myself' . 2024-09-03 . BBC News . en-GB.
7. Web site: 2023-08-11 . Still Game and River City stars join cast of new sitcom filming in Glasgow . 2024-09-03 . Glasgow Times .
8. Web site: Casting confirmed for BBC comedy series Dinosaur as filming commences . 2024-09-03 . www.bbc.co.uk .