# Gregor Buchanan

Gregor Buchanan (born 31 March 1990) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish League One 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 then played with Scottish Junior clubs Armadale Thistle and Bathgate Thistle, before signing for Scottish First Division club Airdrie United in July 2012. In his first season with The Diamonds, Buchanan was part of the team that finished bottom of the final Scottish First Division. In the 2013–14 season, Buchanan helped the club to a mid-table finish and after some impressive performances was signed by fellow Scottish League One club Dunfermline Athletic.
A few weeks after leaving the Pars, Buchanan signed for Dumbarton and was Stephen Aitken's first signing for the club in May 2015. 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. After limited chances to play for the Buddies, Buchanan departed the club by mutual consent on 11 January 2018 and signed for Livingston. Both of the clubs Buchanan represented in the 2017-18 season, the Buddies and the Lions, were promoted from the Scottish Championship. Buchanan was awarded a Championship winner's medal for his time at the Buddies.
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.

## Career statistics

    As of 20:07, 13 May 2023 (UTC)
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Airdrie United/Airdrieonians | 2012–13 | Scottish Division One | 28 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
| Airdrie United/Airdrieonians | 2013–14 | Scottish League One | 32 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 5 |
| Airdrie United/Airdrieonians | Total | Total | 60 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 66 | 8 |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 2014–15 | Scottish League One | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 3 |
| Dumbarton | 2015–16 | Scottish Championship | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| Dumbarton | 2016–17 | Scottish Championship | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 |
| Dumbarton | Total | Total | 63 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 77 | 3 |
| St Mirren | 2017–18 | Scottish Championship | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Livingston | 2017–18 | Scottish Championship | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Greenock Morton | 2018–19 | Scottish Championship | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 2 |
| Falkirk | 2019–20 | Scottish League One | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Queen of the South | 2020–21 | Scottish Championship | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Dumbarton | 2021–22 | Scottish League One | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 4 |
| Dumbarton | 2022–23 | Scottish League Two | 33 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 43 | 6 |
| Dumbarton | Total | Total | 65 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 83 | 10 |
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton total | Dumbarton total | 128 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 160 | 13 |
| Stenhousemuir | 2023–24 | Scottish League Two | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 334 | 25 | 28 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 412 | 33 |
* ↑ Airdrie United changed name to Airdrieonians in June 2013
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
* ↑ Appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs

## Honours

St Mirren SPFL Championship 2017–18