MacAlpine, McAlpine, MacAlpin or McAlpin is a Scottish surname. It may refer to:

People

* The Scottish

House of Alpin The House of Alpin, also known as the Alpinid dynasty, Clann Chináeda, and Clann Chinaeda meic Ailpín, was the kin-group which ruled in Pictland, possibly Dál Riata, and then the kingdom of Alba from Constantine II (Causantín mac Áeda) ...

* Its claimed descendants, the

Siol Alpin Siol Alpin (from Gaelic, Sìol Ailpein: Seed of Alpin) is a family of seven Scottish clans traditionally claiming descent from Alpin, father of Cináed mac Ailpín, King of the Picts, of whom the Scots tradition considered the first King of Scot ...

and/or Clan McAlpin(e) *

Kenneth MacAlpin Kenneth MacAlpin (; ; 810 – 13 February 858) or Kenneth I was King of Dál Riada (841–850), and King of the Picts (848–858), of likely Gaelic origin. According to the traditional account, he inherited the throne of Dál Riada from his fa ...

, founder of said dynasty * His brother and successor

Domnall mac Ailpín Domnall mac Ailpín ( Modern Gaelic: ''Dòmhnall mac Ailpein''), anglicised sometimes as Donald MacAlpin and known in most modern regnal lists as Donald I (812 – 13 April 862), was King of the Picts from 858 to 862. He followed his brother K ...

* The McAlpine baronets in the baronetage of the United Kingdom

In arts and entertainment

Colin McAlpin Colin McAlpin (9 April 1870 – 13 May 1942) was an English composer of songs, operas and ballet music, an organist and a writer of critical essays on music. Life Colin McAlpin was born in 1870, at 15 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, England. He wa ...

, English composer *

Donald McAlpine Donald M. McAlpine Australian Cinematographers Society, ACS, American Society of Cinematographers, ASC is an Australian cinematographer. Early life and education Donald McAlpine was born in Quandialla, New South Wales. Career McAlpine was a ...

(born 1934), Australian cinematographer *

Fiona McAlpine Fiona McAlpine is a British radio drama radio producer, producer and director. Her company, Allegra Productions, is an independent production company based in Suffolk, England. Works Current Production on BBC Radio 4. Broadcast 11, 18 April Apr ...

, British radio drama producer and director *

Jennie McAlpine Jennie Elizabeth McAlpine (born 12 February 1984) is an English television actress, comedian and businesswoman. She is known for her roles as Michelle Morley in Emmerdale and Fiz Brown in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street' ...

(born 1984), British actress *

Katherine McAlpine Katherine "Kate" McAlpine (born 1985) is an American science journalist and rapper. In 2008, while working at CERN, McAlpine wrote, produced and performed in the YouTube video "Large Hadron Rap" under the pseudonym "alpinekat". As of September 2 ...

(born 1985), American science writer and science rap performer *

Lizzy McAlpine Elizabeth Catherine McAlpine (born September 21, 1999) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. In 2020, she released her debut studio album, '' Give Me a Minute'', to critical acclaim. Her second album, ''Five Seconds Flat'' (2022) ...

(born 1999), American singer-songwriter *

Rachel McAlpine Rachel Phyllis McAlpine (; born 24 February 1940) is a New Zealand poet, novelist and playwright. She is the author of 30 books including poetry, plays, novels, and books about writing and writing for the internet. Early life, family and educat ...

(born 1940), writer from New Zealand * Tony MacAlpine (born 1960), American musician and composer * William McAlpine (tenor) (1922–2004), Scottish tenor

In business

Alfred David McAlpine Sir Alfred David McAlpine (6 November 1881 – 25 May 1944) was the founder of the construction company Sir Alfred McAlpine & Son. Career Born the son of Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet, after completing his education he served an apprentices ...

(1881–1944), founder of the construction company Sir Alfred McAlpine & Son, son of Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet *

Alfred James McAlpine Alfred James McAlpine (15 June 1908 – 6 November 1991),
. Retrieved 11 November 2012 not to be co ...

(1908–1991), British businessman, son of the above *

David Hunter McAlpin David Hunter McAlpin (1816–1901) was a prominent industrialist and real estate owner in New York City. He owned the D.H. McAlpin Tobacco Company. Among his children were a Civil War General and a prominent physician. Early life David Hunter ...

(1816–1901), founder of McAlpin Tobacco * Edwin McAlpine, Baron McAlpine of Moffat (1907–1990), British construction magnate, son of Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet *

Tom McAlpin Thomas Michael McAlpin (born 1959 in Miami, Florida) is the Chairman and former CEO of Virgin Voyages. He previously served as president and CEO of '' The World'', a privately owned residential ship. McAlpin also served as president of Disney Cr ...

, president and CEO of Virgin Voyages *

Sir William McAlpine, 6th Baronet Sir William Hepburn McAlpine, 6th Baronet, (12 January 1936 – 4 March 2018) was a British businessman who was director of the construction company Sir Robert McAlpine. Early life and career Born in London in 1936 at the family-owned Dorch ...

(1936–2018), British businessman, older brother of Alistair

In government and politics

Alistair McAlpine, Baron McAlpine Robert Alistair McAlpine, Baron McAlpine of West Green (14 May 1942 – 17 January 2014) was a British businessman, politician and author who was an advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. McAlpine was descended from the McAlpine baronet ...

(1942–2014), British politician *

Dave McAlpin Dave McAlpin was appointed by the Montana Supreme Court to serve as the Court Administrator of the Judicial Branch of State Government in October of 2024. Prior to that he was an Administrative Law Judge in Helena, Montana. As a member of the ...

, American judge and politician *

Donald McAlpine (politician) Donald McAlpine (December 5, 1869 – May 12, 1925) was an Ontario farmer, veterinarian and political figure. He represented Brockville in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923. He was born in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, the son of ...

(1869–1925), Canadian politician *

Edwin A. McAlpin General Edwin Augustus McAlpin (9 June 1848 – 12 April 1917) was an American businessperson, military officer, and politician. He was president of the D.H. McAlpin & Co., a tobacco manufacturer. He built the Hotel McAlpin in New York City, a ...

, General of the New York State Militia *

Gerry McAlpine Gerry McAlpine (born May 26, 1939) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1990 to 1999, representing the riding of Sturgeon Creek as a Progressive Conservative. He was the vice-chairp ...

(born 1939), Canadian politician *

Joan McAlpine Joan McAlpine (born 28 January 1962) is a former Scottish journalist and former Scottish National Party politician. She was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region from 2011 to 2021. McAlpine is known for her ...

(born 1962), Scottish journalist and politician *

John McAlpine Sir John Kenneth McAlpine (21 July 1906 – 11 January 1984) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. He was the Member of Parliament for Selwyn from 1946 to 1966, when he retired. Biography McAlpine was born in Christ ...

(1906–1984), New Zealand politician, Minister of Railways and Minister of Transport *

Robin McAlpine Robin Lindsay McAlpine (born December 1972) is a Scottish campaigner who was the Director of the Common Weal think tank from 2014 to 2021. He has previously worked as a journalist, and was the first director of the Jimmy Reid Foundation. McAlpine p ...

(born 1972), Director of the Common Weal think tank *

Steve McAlpine Stephen Alan "Steve" McAlpine (born May 23, 1949) is an American lawyer and politician. McAlpine served as the fifth lieutenant governor of Alaska from 1982 until 1990. Early life Stephen Alan McAlpine was born in Yakima, Washington on May 23, ...

(born 1949), American lawyer and politician *

Tom McAlpine Thomas McAlpine (23 September 1929 – 21 February 2006) was a Scottish nationalist politician. Born in Wishaw, McAlpine studied at Dalziel High School, then graduated in engineering from the Royal College of Science and Technology in Glasgow ...

(1929–2006), Scottish politician

In sport

C. McAlpine C. McAlpine was an English Association football, footballer who played for Port Vale F.C., Burslem Port Vale. Career McAlpine joined Port Vale F.C., Burslem Port Vale in December 1890, making his debut at the Athletic Ground (Cobridge), Athleti ...

, 19th century footballer for Burslem Port Vale * Chris McAlpine (born 1971), American retired National Hockey League player * Ernie McAlpine (1902–1984), Australian rules footballer *

Hamish McAlpine Hamish Robert McAlpine (born 21 January 1948) is a Scottish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Dundee United for twenty years, between 1966 and 1986. Whilst with the club, he won the Scottish Football League title once ...

(born 1948), Scottish former football goalkeeper * Ivan McAlpine (1907–1992), Australian rules footballer * James McAlpine (1901–1975), Scottish footballer * Jim McAlpine (1887–1948), Scottish footballer * Keidane McAlpine (born 1975), American college soccer coach * Kenneth McAlpine (chess player) (born 1945), Scottish chess master * Kenneth McAlpine (cricketer) (1858–1923), English cricketer * Kenneth McAlpine (1920–2023), Formula 1 driver and team owner * Rob McAlpine (born 1991), Scottish rugby player

In other fields

Daniel McAlpine Daniel McAlpine (21 January 1849 – 12 October 1932) was a Scottish-born Australian mycologist known for his research in plant pathology. He wrote several publications on plant disease in many crops and other plants. McAlpine was a lecturer i ...

(1849–1932), Scottish mycologist *

David W. McAlpin David Wayne McAlpin (20 February 1945 – 23 December 2023) was an American linguist who specialized in Elamitic and Dravidian languages. Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, he received his bachelor’s degree in linguistics at the University of Chica ...

(1945–2023), American linguist specializing in Elamite and Dravidian languages * Douglas McAlpine (1890–1981), neurologist, sixth son of Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet *

Harry McAlpin Harry Sylvester McAlpin Jr. (July 21, 1906 – July 18, 1985) was an American reporter. He was the first African-American reporter to attend a U.S. Presidential news conference in 1944. Biography Born on July 21, 1906, in St. Louis, Missouri ...

(1906–1985), American journalist * James Francis McAlpine (1922–2019) Canadian entomologist specialising in

Diptera Flies are insects of the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek δι- ''di-'' "two", and πτερόν ''pteron'' "wing". Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly, the hindwings having evolved into advance ...

(born 1962), Scottish journalist and politician *

John Macalpine John Macalpine () (died 6 December 1557) was a Scottish Protestant theologian. Life He was born in Scotland about the beginning of the 16th century, and graduated at a Scottish university. From 1532 to 1534 he was prior of the Dominican convent ...

(died 1557), Scottish Protestant theologian * Michael McAlpine, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota *

Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet Sir Robert McAlpine, 1st Baronet (13 February 1847 – 3 November 1934) was a Scottish businessman who founded the British construction firm which is now known as Sir Robert McAlpine. He was made a baronet in June 1918, the first of the M ...

, British civil engineer, known as "Concrete Bob" * Edwin McAlpine, Baron McAlpine of Moffat, British civil engineer, grandson of 1st Baronet * William H. McAlpine (1847–1905), American Baptist minister and educator * William J. McAlpine (1812–1890), American civil engineer * Michael Todd McAlpin, (Born 1952), Commander of the Clan McAlpin(e)

Places

* MacAlpine (house), a historic home in Maryland * MacAlpine Hills, a range of hills in Antarctica * McAlpin, Harrison County, West Virginia * McAlpin, Raleigh County, West Virginia * Hotel McAlpin, a hotel in New York City *

McAlpin's McAlpin's was a Cincinnati-based department store founded in 1852 as Ellis, McAlpin & Co. McAlpin's opened their landmark downtown location on Fourth Street in 1880, taking over a building from their competitor Shillito's. In 1954, McAlpin's be ...

, a former department store in Cincinnati, Ohio * McAlpine Corners, a community in the township of

Hastings Highlands Hastings Highlands is a township municipality in the Canadian province of Ontario. Located in the northernmost portion of Hastings County, the municipality had a population of 4,385 in the 2021 Canadian census. Big Mink Lake is one of many lake ...

, Ontario *

McAlpine Locks and Dam The McAlpine Locks and Dam are a set of locks and a hydroelectric dam at the Falls of the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky. They are located at mile point 606.8, and control a navigation pool. The locks and their associated canal were the fir ...

in Louisville, Kentucky * McAlpine Mountain, a summit in North Carolina * McAlpine Stadium, the former name of

Kirklees Stadium Kirklees Stadium, currently known as the John Smith's Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of Huddersfield Town A.F.C., Huddersfield Town A ...

in Huddersfield, England

Geographical features

* MacAlpine Lake, a lake in

Nunavut Nunavut is the largest and northernmost Provinces and territories of Canada#Territories, territory of Canada. It was separated officially from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the ''Nunavut Act'' and the Nunavut Land Claims Agr ...

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...

Fictional

* Jim McAlpine, socially intrepid protagonist of

Morley Callaghan Edward Morley Callaghan (February 22, 1903 – August 25, 1990) was a Canadian novelist, short story writer, playwright, and Television, TV and radio personality. Biography Of Canadian/English-immigrant parentage,Clara Thomas, ''Canadian No ...

's novel ''the Loved and the Lost'' (1951)

Other

MV Empire MacAlpine MV ''Empire MacAlpine'' was a grain ship converted to become the first Merchant Aircraft Carrier (MAC ship). The Burntisland Shipbuilding Company, Fife, Scotland, built her under order from the Ministry of War Transport and was delivered o ...

, a merchant aircraft carrier ship * ''Tony MacAlpine'' (album), a music album by Tony MacAlpine * McAlpin's Corps * ''

McAlpine's Fusiliers Alwen Dam in North Wales is only a few miles from where the song's protagonists landed, and was built by Sir Robert McAlpine's company "McAlpine's Fusiliers" is an Irish ballad, set to a traditional air, which was popularised in the early 1960s ...

'', an Irish ballad *

Sir Robert McAlpine Sir Robert McAlpine Limited is a family-owned building and civil engineering company based in Hemel Hempstead, England. It carries out engineering and construction in the infrastructure, heritage, commercial, arena and stadium, healthcare, educ ...

, a British construction firm *

Alfred McAlpine Alfred McAlpine plc was a British construction firm headquartered in Hooton, Cheshire. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by Carillion in 2008. The origins of Alfred McAlpine are strongly associated with the busine ...

, a defunct British construction firm {{Disambiguation, human name Surnames of Scottish origin