The 38-year-old will rejoin Glasgow Warriors later this month as rugby operations manager.

A leading scrum half who was capped six times for Scotland, Beveridge launched his career in Peebles before going on to make 118 appearances for the Warriors between 2002 and 2007.

“I’m very excited to be returning north to rejoin the Warriors. I really enjoyed my five years in Glasgow as a player and this is a great opportunity for me to return to the club in a new role within the management team,” he said.

“It’s an exciting time for the club and I’m looking forward to working with all the players and staff.” Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: “Graeme played a big role here as a player and this is a great opportunity for him to come back and play his part off the field.” After leaving the Warriors he moved to Bristol Rugby and recently has been a Private Wealth Consultant in Bristol.

For the last five years the former Peebles High School pupil was also player-coach for the Old Reds, a side based at Brislington, near Bristol.

Beveridge, who has been made a life member of Reds, made his final appearance for the club in a home draw with Avonmouth, where a piper and players formed a tunnel of honour as he took to the field.