Career
MacGillivray began his career as a reserve team goalkeeper for Harrogate Railway Athletic, eventually earning a move to Stalybridge Celtic in 2011. After making four appearances for Stalybridge in an injury–hit season, MacGillivray joined Harrogate Town in August 2012. He rejoined Harrogate Railway Athletic on loan for a brief spell in 2012.
Following his return from loan, MacGillivray emerged as Harrogate"s first–choice goalkeeper and made seventy appearances for the club over two seasons in the Conference North.
He was linked with moves to a number of Football League clubs during this time. Walsall
Despite agreeing a two–year deal with Harrogate in November 2012, MacGillivray joined League One side Walsall on 13 June 2014 after the two clubs agreed a compensation package.
He acted as a deputy to Richard O"Donnell for much of the 2014-2015 season but MacGillivray eventually made his debut for the Saddlers on 25 April 2015, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory over Oldham Athletic.
