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Douglas Muir (rugby union)
Douglas Muir (17 March 1925 – 6 September 2014) was a Scotland international rugby union player who played for Heriots at amateur level and Edinburgh District at provincial level. Rugby careerAmateur careerProvincial careerMuir represented Edinburgh District.[1] He was in the winning side that won the 1949-50 Inter-City against Glasgow District.[2] He also played in the next two Inter-City matches, but was on the losing side in both. Although Edinburgh won the first Scottish Inter-District Championship in 1953-54 Muir did not feature in the tournament. He did play in the 1954–55 Scottish Inter-District Championship however Edinburgh finished third that season.[3] International careerHe was capped for Scotland seven times between 1950–52, making his debut against France.[4] He also played for the Barbarians.[1] Scotland selectorOn Muir's retirement in business he was to become a Scotland selector.[1] Outside of rugbyArmyMuir served with the Gurkas in the second world war.[1] BusinessMuir joined Edinburgh based printing and packaging firm William Thyne & Co. as a management trainee[5] and rose to become the Managing Director. When Thyne was taken over by Mardon Packaging, he moved to Bristol as divisional chairman.[1] FamilyHis wife Isla died in 2011. Muir died in Essex while visiting his son. His normal residence was in Guernsey, where he stayed with his daughter.[1] His funeral took place in Guernsey.[5] References
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