Findlay is an atheist, but is mostly noted in Scotland for his support of Rangers, a historically Protestant football club, and for engaging in controversial behaviour that has been widely interpreted as being anti-Catholic in nature. In May 1999 he was accused of sectarianism, after being filmed singing The Sash at a private party organised by a Rangers Supporters Club. For his role in this event, Findlay resigned from the board. After this incident Findlay admitted to feeling so pursued by the media portrayal of him that he had considered suicide.