Buildings, Castles & Monuments

Notable People From Saltcoats

  • Kenneth Campbell – WWII Victoria-Cross recipient from Saltcoats.
  • Mungo Campbell – Saltcoats exciseman who was found guilty of the murder of the 10th Earl of Eglinton.
  • Steve Clarke – Saltcoats-born football player and manager.
  • Charles Duguid – Saltcoats-born Aboriginal rights campaigner and doctor.
  • Jimmy Galt – Footballer from Saltcoats who went on to play for Rangers. Fought in WWI and survived the war.
  • Captain Douglas Kinnier – Saltcoats-born seaman who fought in the First World War.
  • Bobby Lennox – Legendary Scottish footballer who played for Celtic and Scotland.
  • Betsy Miller – Female ship captain from Saltcoats who had a successful career as captain of the brig ‘Clytus’.

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