About David Kidston
Lived 1859 – 1909 (aged 49). David Kidston was a rugby union player.
David Kidston (2 October 1859 – 27 June 1909) was a Scottish international rugby union player. He played as a full back.
He played for Glasgow Academicals, one of the top teams in Scotland at the time.
He was called up for the Glasgow District side for the 1881 provincial match, the 'inter-city' against Edinburgh District on 3 December 1881.
He was called up to the Scotland squad and played Wales at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on 8 January 1883. He was later called up for the England match that same season on 3 March 1883.
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Who was David Kidston?
rugby player (1859-1909)
When was David Kidston born?
David Kidston was born on 2 October 1859.
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David Kidston died on 27 June 1909 in Skelmorlie.
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David Kidston was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Kidston. https://biography.guide/david-kidston/
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