Eilidh Child (born February 20, 1987 in Perth) is a Scottish track and field athlete who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. Child is a P.E teacher at Perth Grammar School.

As a youngster Eilidh won the U13 Scottish Schools butterfly swimming title two years in succession. She comes from a talented family, one of her sisters is a writer, the other used to compete at triple jump and her brother is a footballer.

In 2009 she reduced her pb for the 400m hurdles significantly and finished second in the European U23 Championships in Kaunus, Lithuania behind her adversary, Perri Shakes-Drayton. She also qualified for her first senior championship and did well to make the semi-final stage where she finished in sixth place. 2010 saw her claim her first major medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi with a well deserved silver.

She has a degree in Physical Education from Edinburgh University and is a full-time PE teacher. In her spare time she likes swimming and is a supporter of Hearts FC where she has a season ticket.