Amy Canavan is a Scottish journalist from Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. She developed an early interest in football and media, influenced in part by her family, particularly her father.

She began her career as a student journalist, building experience through podcasting, social media work, and football-related media projects. Early in her journey, she contributed to football platforms and worked behind the scenes in media roles.

Canavan later joined BBC Sport Scotland, where she established herself as a reporter and presenter. She is associated with coverage of women’s football, including Sportscene programmes focusing on the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL).

Her work includes match reporting, commentary contributions, and presenting highlights content, helping bring more visibility to women’s football in Scotland.

She has also been recognised as an emerging media talent, including being named in a “30 Under 30” list celebrating young women making an impact in Scotland.