Career
Arnott played for Queen"s Park and the Scotland national team Arnott joined Queen"s Park from Pollokshields Athletic F.C. in 1882 and remained with the Glasgow club until his retirement in the mid-1890s. Arnott was capped 14 times by Scotland between 1883 and 1893.
He also appeared in 10 consecutive matches against England, a Scottish record.
Arnott was also a noted bowls, cricket, and tennis player. He was also an avid yachtsman.
He was also Secretary of the Crossmyloof Curling Club from 1912 - 1931.