Gregor Buchanan

Gregor Buchanan (born 31 March 1990) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for club Stenhousemuir where he is the club's captain.

After progressing through Falkirk's youth academy, Buchanan played for Scottish Junior clubs Armadale Thistle and Bathgate Thistle. Buchanan later played for Airdrieonians, Dunfermline Athletic, Dumbarton (first spell), St Mirren, Livingston, Greenock Morton, Falkirk, Queen of the South and Dumbarton.

Early and personal life Buchanan is originally from Falkirk in Stirlingshire.

Career Buchanan was released by Falkirk at the age of sixteen. Buchanan renewed his contract at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Buchanan departed the Sons after 77 appearances, scoring three goals and then signed for Scottish Championship rivals St Mirren on a one-year deal in May 2017. Prior to turning professional with St Mirren, as a part-time player, Buchanan worked as an insurance salesman. Both of the clubs Buchanan represented in the 2017-18 season, the Buddies and the Lions, were promoted from the Scottish Championship.

Buchanan signed a one-year deal with Greenock Morton in June 2018. In June 2019, Buchanan signed for home-town club Falkirk. Buchanan departed the Bairns at the end of the 2019-20 season, after being appointed club captain that season.

On 24 August 2020, Buchanan signed for Queen of the South until 31 May 2021.

On 12 February 2021, Buchanan captained Queens in his 300th club career match versus Hearts as the match ended in a 1-1 draw at Palmerston Park.

On 12 June 2021, after leaving the Doonhamers, Buchanan returned to Dumbarton, signing a two-year deal. He was named the club's vice-captain in June 2022. He left the club in May 2023 after turning down the offer of a new deal.

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Honours St Mirren SPFL Championship 2017–18