Career
He has previously played for Rangers, Brechin City, Partick Thistle, Stranraer, Ross County and Dunfermline Athletic. Dowie started his career as a youth with Rangers, during which time he was loaned out to Brechin City in 2004. After being released by Rangers, having only made one league appearance for the club, he signed for Partick Thistle.
On 13 April 2005, along with team-mate Steve Fulton, he was released by Partick Thistle for "a severe breach of club discipline."
Dowie then signed for Stranraer.
Following Stranraer"s relegation to the Scottish Second Division, Dowie joined Ross County for the 2006-2007 season. After three years at Ross County, Dowie signed for Dunfermline Athletic in May 2009.
During the 2012-2013 season, Dunfermline entered administration, with Dowie amongst the players made redundant. On 29 March 2013, he signed for a second time in his career with Partick Thistle.
Dowie"s contract was not renewed at the end of the 2012-2013 season.
Dowie signed for Queen of the South on 1 July 2013.