Holly Howden Gilchrist (born c. 2005) is a Scottish actress. [1]
She is the daughter of Kath Howden, who played Beatrice in A View from the Bridge in Edinburgh. [2]
Gilchrist is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. [3]
Gilchrist had an early appearance as Morag in the 2016 film version of Whisky Galore! . [4]
In 2023, Gilchrist appeared in the TV series Murder is Easy .
In 2025, Gilchrist appeared as Catherine in A View from the Bridge at the Tron Theatre, [3] [5] [6] [1] in Blinded by the Light at the Traverse Theatre, [7] in Small Acts of Love at the Citizens Theatre, [4] and as Bright in Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre. [8]
In 2026 she has been cast as Beth Powell in John Proctor Is the Villain at the Royal Court Theatre in London in March/April. [9]
Gilchrist received the Donald Dewar Award for talent in the arts. [3]