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 F.C.|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.