Background
Birkmyre was born at Cranleigh, Surrey, and was educated at Radley College.
Birkmyre was born at Cranleigh, Surrey, and was educated at Radley College.
Radley College.
In 1959, partnering George Justicz, he was runner up at the Double Sculls Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. They made their final winning appearance in the Double Sculls at Henley 1964. Birkmyre became a farmer at Great Witley, Worcestershire and has been an active supporter of the community.
He became a member of Bristol Ariel Rowing Club.