Sir Billy Connolly made a rare public appearance in his hometown - delighting fans.

The Big Yin, who was diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2013, was spotted enjoying a slap up meal with some of his nearest and dearest in the city centre, ahead of today's Celtic match against Dunfermline.

He was last seen out and about filming a BBC documentary earlier in the year where he addressed his Parkinsons diagnosis.

He said: “My life, it’s slipping away and I can feel it and I should. I’m 75, I’m near the end. I’m a damn sight nearer the end than I am the beginning. But it doesn’t frighten me, it’s an adventure and it is quite interesting to see myself slipping away."

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Billy Connelly is seen during the Betfred League Cup match between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic at Celtic Park on August 17, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) (
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Looking well with a fan outside the footie (
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The iconic funny man dined out at the popular Lychee Oriental restaurant in Mitchell Street, where head chef Jimmy Lee said it was a "real pleasure" to cook up a feast for the megastar, reports Glasgow Live .

He said: "Its always nice to see familiar faces in our restaurant enjoying themselves. Billy was lovely and it was a real pleasure to meet and cook for such an iconic star".

Sir Billy isn't the only famous face to frequent the popular eatery of late, with Jack Whitehall heading round while he was performing at the Hydro in recent months, and Kevin Bridges is also a regular.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Billy Connelly is seen during the Betfred League Cup match between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic at Celtic Park on August 17, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) (
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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: Billy Connelly is seen during the Betfred League Cup match between Celtic and Dunfermline Athletic at Celtic Park on August 17, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) (
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But if you're after a bit of what the Big Yin had, you'll be opting for the seabass then.

Chef Jimmy Lee added: "Our menu offers a wide variety of asian style dishes and Chinese food is more popular then ever before with diners in Glasgow."

And it wasn't just the hospitality industry of Glasgow Sir Billy has been rubbing shoulders with today, as he's also been spotted at Parkhead for his beloved Celtic's Betfred Cup game against Dunfermline.