Ninian MacWhannell

Ninian MacWhannell was a Scottish architect, author, and footballer.
Born in Hutchesontown, MacWhannell attended Glasgow High School and Glasgow School of Art before becoming an architect.
He played football for Queen's Park, making five appearances for them, including appearing in the 1885 FA Cup Final.
He also wrote books about the Doric language and Robert Burns. He served as a councillor and magistrate.
MacWhannell was a prominent humanist and rationalist, serving as the President of the Glasgow branch of the Rationalist Press Association from its formation. On his death, he had a secular funeral, at the Western Crematorium, led by J. McCormick, Vice President of the Glasgow R.P.A.