Graeme McGarry is a senior sports writer with The Herald & Times Group and is the current Sports Columnist of the Year, covering Scottish and international sport with insight and authority. Based in Motherwell, he brings years of press box experience and a passion for the game to his reporting and analysis. A graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with an NCTJ diploma, he combines strong news instincts with a deep knowledge of football. Away from deadlines, he is a proud dad, whose love of sport and storytelling underpins his work across print and digital platforms. He was also named runner-up in the Sports Journalist of the Year category at the 2026 Scottish Press Awards.