Cairncross

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Cairncross can refer to the following people, and is a not uncommon name of Scottish origin:

• John Cairncross, a Soviet spy from Glasgow
• Elizabeth Cairncross, English educator
• Cam Cairncross, Australian baseballer
• Robert Cairncross, Scottish bishop of Edinburgh in the 16th century
• Alexander Cairncross (1684-1687), Bishop of Glasgow
• Sir Alec Cairncross - (1911-?) 20th century economist connected with St Peter's College, Oxford
• Alex Cairncross - Canadian Bass Guitarist of "...as the Poets affirm"
• Dr Sandy Cairncross, expert on tropical environmental health
• James Cairncross, star of Follow That Girl, and actor in Doctor Who etc

Cairncross is also the name of several places including

• Australia
  • Mary Cairncross Reserve, Queensland
  • Cairncross Island

• Scotland
  • Cairncross, Angus - Angus 56.90N 02.83W NO4979