George Reid

Summary

George Reid is a human^[1]. Born in Tullibody^[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1939^[3]. He died in Denny^[4]. He died on August 12, 2025^[5]. He worked as a film producer^[6], politician^[7], journalist^[8], and television producer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• George Reid's place of birth was Tullibody^[2].
• George Reid passed away in Denny^[4].
• George Reid was born on June 4, 1939^[3].
• George Reid died on August 12, 2025^[5].
• Among George Reid's spouses was Catherine Stott^[11].
• George Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom^[12].
• English was George Reid's native language^[13].
• George Reid worked as a film producer^[6].
• George Reid worked as a politician^[7].
• George Reid's professions included journalist^[8].
• George Reid's professions included television producer^[9].
• George Reid held the position of Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament^[14].
• George Reid held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[15].
• George Reid held the position of Member of the 2nd Scottish Parliament^[16].
• George Reid held the position of Member of the 1st Scottish Parliament^[17].
• George Reid held the position of Member of the 2nd Scottish Parliament^[18].
• George Reid held the position of member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[19].
• Among George Reid's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[20].
• George Reid was educated at University of St Andrews^[21].
• George Reid's education included a stint at Union College^[22].
• George Reid's education included a stint at Dollar Academy^[23].
• George Reid received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews^[24].
• George Reid received the honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh^[25].
• George Reid received the Knight Bachelor^[26].
• George Reid received the Knight Companion of the Order of the Thistle^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Reid was born in Tullibody^[2]. He was born on June 4, 1939^[3]. English was his native language^[13].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews^[21], a public university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1413^[30], headquartered in Fife^[31]; Union College^[22], a private university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1795^[34], headquartered in Schenectady^[35]; and Dollar Academy^[23], an independent school^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1818^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer^[6], politician^[7], journalist^[8], and television producer^[9]. Among George Reid's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[20]. Positions held include Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament^[14], a position^[39], founded in 1999^[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom^[15], a position^[41], in United Kingdom^[42]; Member of the 2nd Scottish Parliament^[16]; Member of the 1st Scottish Parliament^[17]; member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[19], a position^[43], in United Kingdom^[44], founded in 1974^[45]; and member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[46], a position^[47], in United Kingdom^[48], founded in 1974^[49].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews^[24], an award^[50], in United Kingdom^[51]; honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh^[25], an honorary degree^[52], in United Kingdom^[53]; Knight Bachelor^[26], a title of honor^[54], in United Kingdom^[55], founded in 1300^[56]; Knight Companion of the Order of the Thistle^[27]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh^[57], a fellowship award^[58], in United Kingdom^[59].

Personal Life

George Reid was married to Catherine Stott^[11]. Political affiliations include Scottish National Party^[60], a political party^[61], in United Kingdom^[62], founded in 1934^[63], headquartered in Edinburgh^[64] and Labour Party^[65], a political party^[66], in United Kingdom^[67], founded in 1900^[68], headquartered in City of Westminster^[69].

Death and Burial

George Reid died on August 12, 2025^[5]. He passed away in Denny^[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer^[70].

Why It Matters

George Reid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[71] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[72]

FAQs

Where was George Reid born?

George Reid's place of birth was Tullibody^[2].

Where did George Reid die?

George Reid passed away in Denny^[4].

Who was George Reid married to?

George Reid's spouses include Catherine Stott^[11].

What did George Reid do for work?

George Reid worked as film producer^[6], politician^[7], journalist^[8], and television producer^[9].

Where did George Reid go to school?

George Reid was educated at University of St Andrews^[21], Union College^[22], and Dollar Academy^[23].

What awards did George Reid receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews^[24], honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh^[25], Knight Bachelor^[26], and Knight Companion of the Order of the Thistle^[27].