Scott Robinson (Neighbours)

Scott Robinson
Jason Donovan as Scott Robinson (1989)
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Darius Perkins (1985) Jason Donovan (1986–89)
Duration	1985–1989
First appearance	18 March 1985
Last appearance	18 May 1989
Created by	Reg Watson
Introduced by	Reg Watson
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Student Paper boy Journalist
Home	Brisbane
Darius Perkins as Scott Robinson (1985)
Family Robinson Father Jim Robinson Mother Anne Robinson Brothers Paul Robinson Sisters Lucy Robinson Half-brothers Glen Donnelly Half-sisters Julie Martin Jill Ramsay Wife Charlene Mitchell (1987–) Sons Daniel Robinson Daughters Madison Robinson Grandfathers James Robinson Bill Daniels Grandmothers Bess Robinson Helen Daniels Aunts Rosemary Daniels Nephews Robert Robinson Cameron Robinson Andrew Robinson Harry Ramsay Michael Martin(step) Nieces Amy Williams Elle Robinson Hannah Martin Kate Ramsay Sophie Ramsay Debbie Martin(step)

Scott James Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, originally played by Darius Perkins, and then later by Jason Donovan. He made his debut screen appearance during the show's first episode broadcast on 18 March 1985. He appeared in 559 episodes.

Darius Perkins played the role of Scott from the show's first episode. Producers had concerns over Perkins' reliability and after a series of rows they decided to recast the role of Scott when production moved to Network Ten.Jason Donovan was given the role following his graduation from school. He had initially been offered the role of Danny Ramsay, but he turned it down. Scott became the serial's new "pin-up" character and Donovan's image and popularity in the role set the high standard for casting directors, which they felt they had to meet each time they were introducing a "stud" type character.

On 7 March 1989, a reporter for The Canberra Times confirmed that Donovan would leave Neighbours the following month to pursue a singing career. Donovan signed a new contract with Network Ten that allowed him to leave the show earlier than his original contract stipulated. Donovan stated, "They have been great and afforded me many opportunities. My contract allows me to return to Neighbours, so I'm still going to leave my options open." The network's publicity director, Brian Walsh, commented that Neighbours would continue to be a success after Donovan's departure and thanked him for being part of the cast.

In 2009, Donovan revealed that he had been asked to return to the show for the 25th anniversary celebrations. He could not return due to work commitments, but he said that he was "very proud" of having been in Neighbours. Donovan was invited to return for the 30th anniversary celebrations in 2015, but he declined the offer, adding "it's just not something I want to do". However, he agreed to take part in the documentary special Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015.

Scott lives on Ramsay Street with his father Jim (Alan Dale), grandmother Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy) and his siblings Paul (Stefan Dennis), Julie (Vikki Blanche) and Lucy (Kylie Flinker). Scott's mother died giving birth to Lucy. Scott becomes close friends with his neighbour Danny Ramsay (David Clencie). Scott falls for his classmate Kim Taylor (Jenny Young) but her mother, teacher Marcia (Maureen Edwards) disapproves. When Danny and Eddie Sherwin (Darren Boyd) doctor a recorded conversation between Scott and Kim to make sound more sexual than it really it is, Marcia forces Eddie to play the tape in class which humiliates Kim. Despite Scott protesting his innocence, The Taylors forbid him to see Kim and threaten to call the police. Scott and Kim then run away and hide out in an abandoned monastery. Scott returns home but Kim runs away. Scott later tracks down Kim who is pregnant and helps her reconcile with Marcia.