| Greig Henderson | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Team | |
| Curling club | Haddo House Curling Club |
Curling career  | |
| Member Association |  Scotland |
| World Championship appearances | 1 (1980) |
| European Championship appearances | 1 (1980) |
Medal record | |
Greig Henderson (born c. 1951) is a Scottish curler and curling coach. He is a 1980 European champion. [1]
Henderson is married and has two children. He is employed as a farmer. [2]
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | Barton Henderson | Greig Henderson | Bill Henderson | Alistair Sinclair | SMCC 1980  WCC 1980 (8th) |
| 1980–81 | Barton Henderson | Greig Henderson | Bill Henderson | Alistair Sinclair | ECC 1980 |
| Year | Tournament, event | National team | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 World Junior Curling Championships | Scotland (junior men) | 5 |
| 2014 | 2014 European Curling Championships | Scotland (men) | 7 |
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Events from the year 2002 in Scotland.
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