It’s time to give Margaret McAulay Rae the recognition she deserves.

In 1972, Margaret captained the Scotland Women’s National Team in their first ever official international match. At a time when women’s football was effectively banned and overlooked, she continued to step forward, leading her country and helping to change the game, which led to the ban being lifted in 1974.

Margaret didn’t just make history. She inspired it.

Through her determination and the work she did, generations of girls and women who followed were able to play the game they loved with pride. Every cap awarded and every goal scored for Scotland is part of the legacy she helped create.

But her name is still missing from the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.

We are asking the Scottish Football Hall of Fame Induction Committee to consider Margaret’s extraordinary contribution to the sport and to ensure her legacy is recognised alongside Scotland’s footballing greats.

Let’s make sure our Hall of Fame reflects the full story of Scottish football. Let’s honour the women who shaped it. And let’s do so in a way that shows appreciation not just for the past, but in the present, where pioneers like Margaret can see the impact they’ve made.

Thank you for reading, and for standing with us.

Yours sincerely,