Eilidh Barbour is a Scottish sports presenter and reporter who is widely known for her appearances across major sports networks like the BBC and Sky Sports. Widely recognised for her versatility as a presenter, Eilidh covers football, golf, and major international sporting events. She is the anchor for Sky Sports’ coverage of the Scottish Premier League and is also a prominent presenter for BBC programs including Football Focus, Final Score, and Match of the Day.
Upon returning from teaching English in South Korea, Eilidh moved back to Scotland and began her broadcasting career with STV editing football and rugby highlights. Her career took off in 2014 when she gained attention nationally as a pitch side reporter for a BBC Final Score special, soon becoming a regular on the show. Soon enough Eilidh had secured significant roles including becoming the main presenter of BBC’s gold coverage, replacing the legendary Hazel Irvine. She has been prominent in covering major football tournaments as well as the Champions League and the Women’s World Cup 2015.
Later in her career, Eilidh had many notable achievements including presenting the first Scottish Women’s domestic game broadcast on Sky Sports, a historic milestone. Aside from sports presenting, she has also taken part in awards hosting, having hosted the 2022 Diversity Awards and the Armstrong Projects Northwest Football Awards. Continuing to cover major events and a leading voice in the ongoing push for equality in sports, Eilidh covered the Women’s Euro 2022. A significant member of the BBC team, she covered various golf majors, such as The Open and The Masters. A woman in a male-dominated field, Eilidh is also a supporter of tackling inequality. She backs the Kick it Out campaign, which challenges discrimination in sport.
Through her presenting roles and Q&As, Eilidh is highly respected for her extensive knowledge, versatility, and professionalism across multiple sports. Her strive and commitment in promoting diversity in sports establishes her as a role model in the industry. If you are looking to hire an experienced professional in the sporting industry, Eilidh Barbour is the perfect choice as a host and for Q&A sessions.
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Eilidh Barbour's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Women in Sport
- Women in Sport Media
- 2023 - Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from Glasgow Caledonian University
- 2022 - Hosted the Diversity Awards and Armstrong Projects Northwest Football Awards
- 2022 - Presented first Scottish Women’s domestic game on Sky Sports
- 2020 - Lead presenter for Sky Sports' Scottish Premier League coverage
- 2019 - Presented BBC coverage of Women’s World Cup
- 2018 - Became BBC’s lead golf presenter, covering major tournaments like The Masters and The Open
- 2018 - Lead presenter for Winter Olympics on BBC
- 2017 - Named main presenter for BBC’s golf coverage
- 2016 - Filled in as presenter for Football Focus
- 2015 - Covered major sporting events, including FIFA Women’s World Cup
- 2014 - Gained national attention as a pitchside reporter for BBC’s Final Score
- 2011 - Presenter for STV Rugby
