Greenock actor Martin Compston shared a picture of his Saturday night takeaway with his followers on Twitter and sparked a foodie love-in from fans.
The Greenock-born star of Line of Duty posted a photo showing a beef curry, a glass of Irn Bru, a bag of prawn crackers and the popular comedy show, Still Game, on the TV.
He captioned the picture: "Beef Curry chips, Irn Bru and Still Game. Good to be home!" alongside the hashtag #greenockia.
Beef Curry chips, Irn Bru and Still Game. Good to be home! #greenockia pic.twitter.com/fYsuxQ1ftV
— martin compston (@martin_compston) August 19, 2017
The post proved an instant hit with fans and famous friends of the actor with over 100 replies and 1,700 likes.
Still Game's Greg Hemphill replied saying: "Welcome home, traveller!"
Welcome home, traveller! https://t.co/10mtDUrDUP
— Greg Hemphill (@greghemphill96) August 19, 2017
And Gary Hollywood of Mrs Brown's Boys fame posted: "Ohhh perfection."
Ohhh perfection 👍
— Gary Hollywood (@mrgaryhollywood) August 19, 2017
When talent manager, Alexander Cooke, asked "How's the diet going?" Compston replied saying he was "screen ready kinda."
Run it off in the morning don't worry I'm screen ready kinda 😂
— martin compston (@martin_compston) August 19, 2017
Fans also shared their appreciation for his choice of Saturday night feast at home.
Irn Bru is God's own nectar.
— Me (@WhartoJohn) August 19, 2017
Missing a trick wee man beef AND chicken curry
— Thelionbrand (@thelionbrand) August 19, 2017
Try it. Game changer 😉
heavenly Saturday night 😂
— Sarah Tashnizi (@sarah_tashnizi) August 19, 2017
Cannae beat a homecoming Chinese
— paul cawley (@PaulCawley3) August 19, 2017
This is the most Scottish picture I've ever seen😂😂💙
— jade ♡ (@5saucecliffords) August 19, 2017
That's majestic bigyin
— Jonathon Ferguson (@J_Ferguson91) August 19, 2017
Earlier on Saturday, a bushy-bearded Compston appeared as a special guest on Alex Salmond's Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, Salmond Unleashed.
Today's special guest is...MR MARTIN COMPSTON #SalmondUnleashed pic.twitter.com/nZiS7N9UWR
— Alex Unleashed (@AlexUnleashed17) August 19, 2017
The star thanked bidders at the event who raised £1,000 for Ardgowan Hospice in Greenock.
Had an absolute blast on @AlexSalmond Unleashed at the festival, and can't thank our charity bidders enough for £1000 for @ArdgowanHospice
— martin compston (@martin_compston) August 19, 2017
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