Duncan Bannatyne is the Dragon's Den investor born in Glasgow in 1949 and associated with the Bannatyne Group.
Bannatyne built businesses in health clubs, hotels and spas, with the Bannatyne Group becoming the most visible expression of that activity. He joined Dragon's Den as an investor and used the programme to evaluate businesses seeking capital and commercial expertise.
His birthplace and year are sometimes mixed up with details about his later residence and business headquarters. Glasgow is the relevant birthplace, while the Bannatyne name refers to his business group rather than the television programme itself.
Bannatyne also became known through books, public speaking and charitable work. His appearances helped establish the show's early identity alongside fellow investors such as Peter Jones, Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden.