James George Scott | |
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![]() J. G. Scott at Fort Stedman, 1889 | |
Born | Dairsie, Scotland | 25 December 1851
Died | 4 April 1935 | (aged 83)
Other names | Shway Yoe |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, colonial administrator |
Spouse | Geraldine Mitton |
Relatives | Robert Forsyth Scott |
Sir James George Scott KCIE (pseudonym Shway Yoe, 25 December 1851 – 4 April 1935) was a Scottish journalist and colonial administrator who helped establish British colonial rule in Burma, and in addition introduced football to Burma.