George attended Westhill Academy and Robert Gordons College in Aberdeen before going on to study international business at Strathclyde University. He has represented Caledonia at U16, 17, 18, was awarded a rugby scholarship to Robert Gordons College for his sixth year before being selected for the 2010 U20 6 Nations and IRB JWC in Argentina.
His mother did three day eventing and his father played rugby.
George moved to Ayr for season 2012/2013