Education
Howieson, the son of a tavern owner, attended Rutherglen Elementary School and John Street School.
Howieson, the son of a tavern owner, attended Rutherglen Elementary School and John Street School.
He earned one cap with Scotland in 1927. He spent two years as a marine engineer, but an accident led Howieson to enlist in the Royal Navy in 1917. He spent four years as a sailor.
Club
Street Mirren
Scottish Cup: 1925-1926
Shelbourne
League of Ireland: 1930-1931
International
On 26 February 1927, Howieson earned his lone cap in a 1–0 victory over Northern Ireland.