Thomson is tipped as favourite because she fulfils many requirements, such as political experience, which may be important with government negotiations over the BBC's new charter ahead.
Pleasingly, Ms Lochhead has stated her intention not to be constrained by form and procedure when she fulfils her duties as Makar.
(Female doctor, Austria, Int 2) A female doctor in the United Kingdom is working in the area of maternal health in her country of origin; she fulfils a role as a mediator between different organizations and her country.
Violinist Vanessa-Mae was delighted the Olympics gave a "mad old woman" like her the chance to fulfil her dreams as she made her Games debut.
Iris Murdoch looked for an exciting moment as though she might fulfil this role, but turned inwards and rightwards.
It allows people to build desires as well as fulfil them if it did not, no one would ever window-shop.
They have the chance to remedy past mistakes as well as fulfil longstanding objectives aimed at protecting the Kurdish people from external threats and, further down the line, establishing an independent Kurdish state.
Diagnosed with a chronic liver condition at 19, Baltacha would go on to break into the world's top 50, as well as fulfil her dream of becoming an Olympian and the heart and soul of Britain's Fed Cup team.
Rachel is a "strong, driven girl" but somewhat neurotic, and Glee follows Rachel's journey to become more of a team player as well as fulfil her own aspirations.
