Parents are both Scottish and both come from Glasgow. Father, Martin, is a business consultant; Mother, Dorothy is a Head Teacher. Has an older sister and brother, Laura and Michael. Studied Economics and Finance at Stirling University, Scotland from 2001-2004, played professionally 2004-2006, stopped playing to finish his degree from 2006-2007. Worked as a commercial graduate for a utility company for 10 months then started playing professionally again in August 2008. Coached by Euan McGinn at home in Scotland and by Louis Cayer when training in London.
