Graham “Gray” McIntyre is a veteran journalist with decades of experience covering human-interest stories, politics, and social change. Born in Stirling, he studied History at the University of Aberdeen before starting his career at The Scotsman in the early 1990s. His work has taken him across Scotland, chronicling the lives of everyday people while connecting their stories to wider political and cultural shifts. Initially shaped by the laddish media culture of his generation, Gray has since evolved into a grounded and empathetic storyteller, focused on substance over style. Known for immersive reporting, he often spends weeks embedded in communities to understand their challenges from the inside. Gray’s features balance warmth, wit, and critical observation, offering readers nuanced portraits of life beyond the headlines. Appearance-wise, he’s all worn leather jackets, silvering hair, and battered boots, with a notebook never far from hand. His top five bands — Van Morrison, The Waterboys, Bruce Springsteen, The Pogues, and Runrig — mirror his appreciation for storytelling in music.