Nigel Guthrie was born on October 29, 1940 in Glasgow where he has always lived.
Married, a software specialist who worked for DEC for several years, he was one of the best Scottish players who grew up in the Scottish bridging prolificacy of the 60s and who has been part of the various national teams of his country several times.
Nigel, who has no hands left the continent, has won several national titles including the National Mixed Pairs Championship three times.
He passed away after a long illness in a nursing home in his city on August 29, 2022.