Scottish Famous Names Starting with Letter G

A Scottish former football player and manager. He is best remembered for his success at Arsenal, as

A Scottish former football player and manager. He is best remembered for his success at Arsenal, as a player in the 1970s and then as manager from 1986 until 1995.Despite being Scottish, George Graham played exclusively in England and the USA. He signed for Aston Villa in 1961, having just turned 17. He spent three seasons at the Birmingham club, but only made eight appearances – though one of them was the club's 1963 League Cup final loss to Birmingham City

Is a Scottish former footballer.

Is a Scottish former footballer.

Was a Scottish professional association football player who played as a wing half.

Was a Scottish professional association football player who played as a wing half.

Styled Lord Haddo from 1860 to 1864, was a Scottish peer and sailor. Hamilton-Gordon settled for a t

Styled Lord Haddo from 1860 to 1864, was a Scottish peer and sailor. Hamilton-Gordon settled for a time in Richmond, Maine, where he took jobs cutting ice and clerking at a store (where it is reported he lost his temper at being fired and told his employe

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs either side of the First Worl

Was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs either side of the First World War.

Was a Scottish soldier and administrator who rose to the rank of Field Marshal in the British Army.H

Was a Scottish soldier and administrator who rose to the rank of Field Marshal in the British Army.Hay was born in Bonnington, Angus in 1787, and educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh. He succeeded his father (who had been imprisoned until his death by Napoleon in France) as Marquess of Tweeddale in 1804 and fought in the Anglo-American War of 1812 as lieutenant colonel of the 100th Regiment of Foot.

Was a footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke. He made thirty two appearances for Sto

Was a footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke. He made thirty two appearances for Stoke.

Was an FA Cup-winning Scottish footballer and manager. He was born in Glasgow and played as an outsi

Was an FA Cup-winning Scottish footballer and manager. He was born in Glasgow and played as an outside left or at wing half.McLachlan, a speedy left winger, was then transferred in November 1925 for a fee of £2,000. He joined the strongest Cardiff City side in the club's history. Promoted to the top division in 1921, they had finished runners up in the 1923-24 League Championship (a late penalty miss in the last game of the season cost the Welsh side the title) and in the 1924-25 FA Cup. Fellow Scot Hughie Ferguson also joined in 1925. Many Football League clubs were interested in signing McLachlan but he was persuaded to join City as his father was captain of a ship that regularly called at Cardiff docks.

A Scottish footballer who played for Inverness Thistle, Queen's Park, Clyde, Sunderland, Hartlepool

A Scottish footballer who played for Inverness Thistle, Queen's Park, Clyde, Sunderland, Hartlepool United and the Scotland national team.Herd began his career at Inverness Thistle before moving to the Football League with Queen's Park in 1956. He turned professional in May 1957 after moving to Clyde. In his first season at Clyde, he won the 1957-58 Scottish Cup and won his first Scotland cap, a 4-0 defeat to England in April 1958. He won a further 4 Scotland caps during his time at Clyde before departing for Sunderland in 1961 where he also took up a coaching role in 1969.

Was a former Scottish footballer. He played with Rangers, Middlesbrough and Chelsea amongst others.A

Was a former Scottish footballer. He played with Rangers, Middlesbrough and Chelsea amongst others.A right half, Henderson started at Queen’s Park around the turn of the century, and moved to Dundee in January 1902. By November that year he was back in Glasgow with Rangers, and quickly found success with a Scottish Cup victory in 1903 (and cup final appearances the following two seasons).

Was a Scottish football (soccer) player who played professionally for Charlton Athletic, Luton Town,

Was a Scottish football (soccer) player who played professionally for Charlton Athletic, Luton Town, and Gillingham, for whom he made over 100 Football League appearances.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Wilshaw Juniors, Tottenham Hotspur and Motherw

Was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Wilshaw Juniors, Tottenham Hotspur and Motherwell. Jeffrey played for Wilshaw Juniors before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1937. The inside left scored one goal in one appearance for the Spurs.

Is a former Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward. He played more than 150 matche

Is a former Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward. He played more than 150 matches in the English Football League. He began his football career as a junior at Cardiff City, turning professional in 1964 and making his debut at the end of the 1964–65 season at the age of 17.

Is a Scottish-born former footballer who represented Australia in the late 1960s. Keith is a member

Is a Scottish-born former footballer who represented Australia in the late 1960s. Keith is a member of the Football Federation Australia - Football Hall of Fame. Keith began his professional career with largely uneventful stints at Greenock Morton, Guildford City, Ayr United and Third Lanark. Keith in 1967 made his debut for the Australian national football team. He played 20 full internationals for the Socceroos, playing in the unsuccessful Australian qualification for the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

Was a footballer who played in The Football League for Middlesbrough, Oldham Athletic, Sunderland an

Was a footballer who played in The Football League for Middlesbrough, Oldham Athletic, Sunderland and Stoke City. Kinnell started his career in Scotland firstly playing for junior club Crossgates Primrose and then Aberdeen before joining Stoke City. Although he was a defender manager Tony Waddington would play him in forward position due his strength. He never managed to adapt to his new role and quickly returned to the defence. He later joined Oldham Athletic, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and he finished his career in Australia.

He began his career at local club Arbroath and moved to Rangers in 1907. Law became a favorite among

He began his career at local club Arbroath and moved to Rangers in 1907. Law became a favorite among the Ibrox fans for his determined, hard-tackling defensive style. Playing during the William Wilton era, he won a league championship medal in 1911, the 1911 Glasgow Cup, and two Glasgow Merchants Charity Cups. However, he never won a Scottish Cup, but did play in the abandoned Scottish Cup Final of 1909.

Was a footballer who played in The Football League for Cardiff City, Stockport County and Stoke City

Was a footballer who played in The Football League for Cardiff City, Stockport County and Stoke City. Kelly started his career at his home town side Aberdeen before joining Stoke City in 1955. After he retired from football, Kelly started playing Tennis with Johnny King and the pair almost made the 1970 Wimbledon Championships.

Was a Scottish cricketer. Jones was a right-handed batsman. Jones made his debut in county cricket f

Was a Scottish cricketer. Jones was a right-handed batsman. Jones made his debut in county cricket for Dorset in the 1925 Minor Counties Championship against Monmouthshire. Jones played regularly for Dorset from 1925 to 1927. Thereafter Jones represented

A former Scottish footballer, best remembered for his association with Rangers and for being the fir

A former Scottish footballer, best remembered for his association with Rangers and for being the first player to receive over 50 caps for the Scotland national team.The Rangers side of the immediate post-War era was one of the dominant forces in Scottish football and Young was a key component in its success. Having won the League and League Cup in 1946-47 and the Scottish Cup the following season, Rangers became the first side to win all three trophies in the same season in 1948-49. Young himself scored twice (from the penalty sport) in the 4-1 Scottish Cup Final victory over Clyde which wrapped up the Treble.

Was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister.Though no longer well known, his works (particul

Was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister.Though no longer well known, his works (particularly his fairy tales and fantasy novels) have inspired admiration in such notables as W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L'Engle. For instance C.

Was a Scottish poet, author and dramatist, whose work has a distinctly Orcadian character.Born in St

Was a Scottish poet, author and dramatist, whose work has a distinctly Orcadian character.Born in Stromness in the Orkney Islands, Mackay Brown is considered one of the great Scottish poets of the 20th century. From his youth, he was affected by tuberculo

Is a Scottish former footballer. Yardley began his career as a goalkeeper before becoming a centre f

Is a Scottish former footballer. Yardley began his career as a goalkeeper before becoming a centre forward. Yardley played one match in 1959 for Scotland Amateurs against Wales.

Is a Scottish former footballer who played as a defender. McGeachie spent the majority of his career

Is a Scottish former footballer who played as a defender. McGeachie spent the majority of his career with Dundee, playing for thirteen seasons at Dens Park and making nearly 250 league appearances, including winning the 1978-79 Scottish First Division.

Was a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder who played for Portobello Thistle, C

Was a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder who played for Portobello Thistle, Clydebank, Alloa Athletic, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United & Chesterfield.

Is a Scottish former association football player for clubs including Celtic and Leeds United. He fin

Is a Scottish former association football player for clubs including Celtic and Leeds United. He finished as the top scorer in the Scottish Football League Premier Division in the 1981–82 season.