The Scottish international prop makes the switch to Scotstoun following six seasons at Edinburgh. He initially joined Edinburgh on a one-year deal having caught the eye for Crusader Knights, the development squad of Super Rugby's Crusaders.
Born in Christchurch but Scottish-qualified by virtue of his Stirling-born grandfather, the Shirley Boys High School alumnus quickly established a reputation for his scrummaging prowess as well as adding a physical carrying presence to the Edinburgh front-row.