Scott McGill (footballer)

Scott McGill (born 27 January 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dundalk. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Airdrieonians, Kelty Hearts and Raith Rovers.

Early and personal life
Born in Edinburgh, McGill grew up in Chesser and attended Balgreen primary school, thereafter joining the SFA Performance Program at Broughton High school in Edinburgh.

Hearts
McGill played youth football for Hutchison Vale and Tynecastle and later for Heart of Midlothian. He signed his first professional contract with the club in June 2018. He made his debut for Heart of Midlothian on 10 October 2020 in a 1–0 Scottish League Cup victory over Cowdenbeath, and appeared again for them three days later in a 3–1 League Cup victory over Raith Rovers. He made his league debut for Hearts on 20 April 2021 in a goalless draw with Greenock Morton. Scott made four appearances for Heart of Midlothian.

Airdrieonians
On 21 July 2021, he joined Scottish League One club Airdrieonians on loan until May 2022. McGill scored on his debut for Airdrieonians in a 2–0 win in the League Cup against their Lanarkshire derby rivals Motherwell. He went on to play 41 times and score 1 league cup goal and 4 league goals for Airdrieonians during the 2021–22 Scottish League One season.

Kelty Hearts
McGill was loaned to Kelty Hearts in August 2022. He would make 13 appearances and would score 1 goal in a 2-0 league victory against Falkirk. McGill returned to his parent club Hearts in January 2023. Later that month, he would join Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Raith Rovers
Following a loan spell at the club, McGill signed on a permanent basis with Raith Rovers during the summer of 2023.

Dundalk
In June 2024, McGill signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk on a permanent basis, signing under manager Jon Daly who was a coach at Heart of Midlothian when McGill was coming through the Academy.