Football legend Sir Alex Ferguson will join singer Annie Lennox in Aberdeen's Hall of Heroes.

Almost 2000 people voted for their favourite people who have had an influence on the city from a list of 50 set out by the council.

The top ten will be given pride of place in an exhibition at Provost Skene's House, which is being given a £1.5m revamp.

Scotland the What? comedians Buff Hardie, George Donald and Steven Robertson will be included, along with musician Dame Evelyn Glennie and footballer Denis Law.

The Aberdeen-born former Manchester United striker said: "It's wonderful to have been selected for the Hall of Heroes.

"The new attraction sounds great. I try to visit Aberdeen two or three times a year, always with the family.

"The city will always be home. When people ask me what team I support, I say Aberdeen."

Surviving Scotland the What? member Buff Hardie said: "My dear friends and colleagues, Steve Robertson and George Donald, who sadly are no longer with us, would have been as gratified as I am by this success.

"We had great fun creating and performing the shows, and this vote would suggest that the Fittie folk, Kitty folk, country folk and city folk who came to see them had shared that enjoyment."

As well as the ten main stars, 100 distinguished Aberdonians will feature in the exhibition in some form.

Dame Glennie said: "I am hugely honoured to have been selected as one of the featured subjects for the Provost Skene's House attraction and for the Hall of Heroes.

"It has been amazing to follow the exciting developments that have been done by Aberdeen City Council over the last few years.

"This is resulting in a vibrant cityscape growth, thus helping to continue Aberdeen's stature in a global way."