Holly Howden Gilchrist (born c. 2005) is a Scottish actress.
She is the daughter of Kath Howden, who played Beatrice in A View from the Bridge in Edinburgh.
Gilchrist is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Gilchrist had an early appearance as Morag in the 2016 film version of Whisky Galore!.
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, in Blinded by the Light at the Traverse Theatre, in Small Acts of Love at the Citizens Theatre, and as Bright in Beauty and the Beast at the Citizens Theatre.
In 2026 she is playing Beth Powell in John Proctor Is the Villain at the Royal Court Theatre in London in March/April.
Gilchrist received the Donald Dewar Award for talent in the arts.