Macaulay John Tait (born 27 August 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club St Johnstone.
Career Tait began his career with Arniston Rangers YFC before moving on to Lochend Boys Club, where he was scouted and joined Celtic aged eight; before joining Heart of Midlothian's academy. He signed a two-year deal with the club in April 2023 having impressed for the reserve side in the Lowland Football League, whom he captained.
Having made his debut in December 2023, he signed a new four-year deal in February 2024.
On 24 January 2025, Tait joined Scottish Championship side Livingston on loan for the remainder of the season. Tait featured 23 times for Livingston, helping them to a second-placed finish in the Championship. Livingston would go on to play-off success, with Tait playing in both the semi-final and final victories, which secured promotion back to the Premiership.
On 27 June 2025, Hearts announced that Tait had re-joined Livingston on a season-long loan.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHeart of Midlothian2023–24Scottish Premiership120200000–1402024–25Scottish Premiership00000020–20Total120200020–160Livingston (loan)2024–25Scottish Championship1502000–60230Livingston (loan)2025–26Scottish Premiership1600051––31Career total27040312060421
Honours Livingston Scottish Challenge Cup: 2024–25 Scottish Premiership play-offs: 2025
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