Scottish Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a Scottish former football player. He mainly played in defence for Falkirk, St. Mirren, Instant-D

Is a Scottish former football player. He mainly played in defence for Falkirk, St. Mirren, Instant-Dict and Dundee.

The lead singer of Scottish rock band, Idlewild and a solo contemporary folk musician. To date, Woom

The lead singer of Scottish rock band, Idlewild and a solo contemporary folk musician. To date, Woomble has released five full-length studio albums with Idlewild, and one critically acclaimied solo album, My Secret is My Silence. Woomble also curated the Ballads of the Book project, released in 2007.Woomble's next album, Before the Ruin, is due to be released on 15 September, 2008 and is a collaboration alongside Kris Drever and John McCusker.Named after the quiet meeting place in Anne of Green Gables, Idlewild was formed in 1995 by Woomble, Rod Jones, Colin Newton and Phil Scanlon. The band were initially known for their energetic live shows and punk-tinged albums, however, their sound has changed to a sweeping, melodic rock sound over time.

Is a Scottish professional football player, a goalkeeper currently playing for Scottish Third Divisi

Is a Scottish professional football player, a goalkeeper currently playing for Scottish Third Division side Livingston.McKenzie started his career with Heart of Midlothian, signing his first contract in 1993. He did not experience any first team football until he went on a year-long loan at Stenhousemuir in the 1995-96 season.

Is an English-born Scottish former professional footballer. He played for seven clubs during a 19-ye

Is an English-born Scottish former professional footballer. He played for seven clubs during a 19-year playing career, beginning as a trainee with Cowdenbeath in 1989 and closing out his professional career with Peterhead in 2003.

Was a Scottish footballer, born in Inverness. McEachrane moved to Canning Town, London at the age of

Was a Scottish footballer, born in Inverness. McEachrane moved to Canning Town, London at the age of 20, to work at the Thames Iron Works, and joined the works football team, Thames Ironworks FC.

Was a Scottish professional footballer who was part of the West Bromwich Albion team which won the F

Was a Scottish professional footballer who was part of the West Bromwich Albion team which won the FA Cup in 1892, and was a losing finalist in 1895.

Is a Scottish trainee pilot in the Royal Air Force, a Flying Officer, and one of United Kingdom's to

Is a Scottish trainee pilot in the Royal Air Force, a Flying Officer, and one of United Kingdom's top downhill skiers. In March 2005, Cruickshank crashed whilst skiing, which shattered his left tibia and required a metal plate with nine pins to be permane

Is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a wing half, making over 250 appearances

Is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a wing half, making over 250 appearances in the Scottish Football League.McKinven represented Great Britain at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a Scottish cricketer who holds the Scottish record for most first class appearances. His only ca

Was a Scottish cricketer who holds the Scottish record for most first class appearances. His only career century was made against Ireland in 1970 and he once took 5 for 57 against the MCC at Lord's. He made 15870 runs in club cricket.

Known as Ron Brown and nicknamed Red Ron, was a Scottish Labour Party Member of Parliament in the Un

Known as Ron Brown and nicknamed Red Ron, was a Scottish Labour Party Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom for the Edinburgh Leith constituency, from the 1979 general election to the 1992 general election. A controversial figure, he was suspended from the House of Commons on several occasions, most famously in 1988 after damaging the Mace.

Is a Scottish former football player, coach and manager. He played as a right half or inside forward

Is a Scottish former football player, coach and manager. He played as a right half or inside forward for Notts County, Aston Villa and Birmingham City, making more than 550 appearances in the Football League, and more than 700 in all competitions. On retirement as a player, Wylie joined the coaching staff at Aston Villa before moving to Coventry City, first as coach and later as assistant manager.

Was a Scottish international footballer who played for Newcastle United and Liverpool Football Club

Was a Scottish international footballer who played for Newcastle United and Liverpool Football Club amongst others in the early 20th century.Orr joined Liverpool in April 1908, when manager Tom Watson paid £350 for his transfer. He made his debut in a Football League Division One match at Villa Park against Aston Villa on the 4 April 1908, bagging his first goal in the same match. Unfortunately for Orr and Liverpool, it was a consolation goal in a 5-1 defeat. This wasn't to be his only strike of the season however, as he managed a more than respectable 4 goals in the final 5 matches of that 1907-08 season.

Is a retired Scottish footballer. Wilson signed for Vale in November 1963 under Jackie Mudie from lo

Is a retired Scottish footballer. Wilson signed for Vale in November 1963 under Jackie Mudie from local rivals Stoke City for a £12,000 fee (in a package deal). He quickly became a regular feature in the starting 11.

Is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.Coyle began his professional c

Is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender.Coyle began his professional career as a youngster with Celtic. After just two appearances and a loan period with Clyde, Coyle had a brief spell with Middlesbrough before moving to Rochdale. After a year with The Dale, Coyle moved to Kirkcaldy with Raith Rovers in 1988.

A Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.Glavin began his League career at Partick Thistle a

A Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.Glavin began his League career at Partick Thistle and spent six years at the club, making his name as a talented attacking midfielder before joining Celtic in 1974. During his five years at Parkhead, Glavin enjoyed success including winning the League championship. The 1976-77 season was noted for Glavin's prolific scoring from midfield. He also won a Scotland cap during his time at Celtic, playing in a friendly match against Sweden.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.Hildersley was an apprentice with Man

Is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.Hildersley was an apprentice with Manchester City, who he made one Football League appearance for. After a loan spell with Chester City in the closing stages of the 1983–84 season he then joined the club permanently. He then played for Rochdale (1985-1986), Preston North End (1986-1988) and Cambridge United (1988, loan), before joining Division Two side Blackburn Rovers in July 1988.

Is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Although born in Scotland, Sinclair

Is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Although born in Scotland, Sinclair spent his career in England, with the majority of his appearances coming with Bristol City, Stoke City and Chester City. He is now a coach with Stoke.

Is a Scottish professional association football player who is currently playing for Scottish Premier

Is a Scottish professional association football player who is currently playing for Scottish Premier League club St. Mirren on loan from Rangers.Loy began his career with Kilmarnock in 2004 before being snapped up by Rangers in 2006. In October 2007, Loy signed a one year extension to his Rangers contract and will remain at Ibrox until the summer of 2009.

Is the bass player for the Scottish folk-rock band Runrig, as well as the primary songwriter with hi

Is the bass player for the Scottish folk-rock band Runrig, as well as the primary songwriter with his younger brother, Calum MacDonald. Since former lead singer Donnie Munro left the band in 1997, Rory MacDonald has taken lead vocal duties on songs in the

Is a Scottish professional footballer, who currently plays for Brechin City in the Scottish First Di

Is a Scottish professional footballer, who currently plays for Brechin City in the Scottish First Division.After being released from Aberdeen's youth set-up, McAllister was given a chance to resurrect his career at Inverness. In three seasons he played in 50 games, but scored just 4 goals. He made his league debut for Inverness as a second half substitute against his former club Aberdeen.

Kane entered politics after becoming involved in a campaign against the extension of the M77 motorwa

Kane entered politics after becoming involved in a campaign against the extension of the M77 motorway.In 1996 she was the first ever candidate of the newly formed Scottish Socialist Alliance when she contested a Glasgow City Council by-election in the Tor

Is a Scottish professional association football player who is currently with Dunfermline Athletic. H

Is a Scottish professional association football player who is currently with Dunfermline Athletic. He started his career with Scottish Premier League side Hibernian and represented Scotland at the under–20 and under–21 levels.

Is a retired Scottish footballer who spent his entire career with amateurs Queen's Park, making over

Is a retired Scottish footballer who spent his entire career with amateurs Queen's Park, making over 500 league appearances.Caven made his debut for Queen's Park at the age of 17 in a 2–0 defeat by Clydebank at Kilbowie Park on 25 September 1982

Is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Darlington.Chisholm started his career

Is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Darlington.Chisholm started his career with Hibernian, where he was fast-tracked by manager John Collins to join the first-team squad for a winter training camp in Marbella during the 2006–07 season, having previously been with the under–19 squad. He subsequently made his debut later in the season and was given a two year contract.

(born on 29 November 1956) is a Scottish professional golfer

(born on 29 November 1956) is a Scottish professional golfer