Watt Nicholl

The inimitable, ebullient Watt Nicoll, provided a talk entitled ‘The Dream is much better than the Memory’ with reference to ‘Centre-Stage Kilmarnock. Watt’s formative years were spent in Dundee and Glasgow, when during the 60s and 70s he was mainly known as a songwriter and folksinger recording several LPs and touring extensively with the likes of Billy Connolly and Hamish Imlach.

He has flourished in the world of motivational speaking, hitting the headlines when England soccer manager Kevin Keegan hired him to motivate the English national side before their 1999 match against Poland, Resulting in further work with Everton FC, Fulham FC, the Scottish National team, and likes of David Beckham and Tiger Woods. Watt has also represented businesses of Coca Cola, Disney and Standard Life, and has been a Speedway Rider, Author, Piper, Comedian, Folk Singer and Motivational Guru.

He turns 90 this year and has embarked on his ‘90 Mega Watts’ year to raise money for the Charities of Centre-Stage Kilmarnock and Age Awareness, with aspirations to help feed the homeless, produce a new album, write a book, walk 90 miles and learn to swim!

Watt Nicoll turns 90 years old on 24th December 2025 – but slowing down isn’t on his radar.  Instead, he is igniting his biggest, boldest, and most selfless mission yet:  90 MegaWatt Challenges.

Over the coming year, Watt will complete multiple extraordinary challenges across NINE powerful themes, all designed to uplift, inspire, and give back.  His goal?  To raise £90,000 for up, to NINE supporting Scottish charities therefore leaving a lasting legacy of generosity and impact. Watt Nicoll is a Scottish legend – a folk singer, storyteller, motivational speaker and mentor whose career spans music, broadcasting and personal development.  Born on 24th December 1935, Watt first gained recognition in the 1960s as a folk singer and songwriter, appearing on Grampian, Border, and STV, and later hosting Sounds of Scotland on the BBC.

Beyond music, he became a renowned motivational speaker and mentor coaching business leaders, athletes, and performers to unlock their full potential.  A true force of nature, Watt remains unstoppable, launching 90 MegaWatt Challenges to inspire himself and others by entertaining, helping many, and raising significant funds for charity. David Hope gave a worthy vote of thanks.