Tributes have been paid to one of the founders of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance following death at the age of 54.
John Bullough was a former army officer and the chairman of SCAA, which he helped launch in 2013.
He passed away “suddenly” last Thursday, according to a statement published yesterday by SCAA.
On Twitter, air ambulance leaders and colleagues flocked to the charity’s page to post their condolences.
Simmy Akhtar, chief executive of Air Ambulances, said: “So sorry to hear this. John was hugely passionate about air ambulance, innovation and patient care. Deepest condolences to John’s family, friends and colleagues from all of us @AirAmbulancesUK.”
David Welch, chief executive of Air Ambulance Charity Kent, Surrey and Sussex, also offered heartfelt condolences.
Other users remembered Bullough for his commitment to the city of Perth and his “love for humanity”.
Bullough was born in Cumbria but was brought up at Huntingtower, near Perth.
He later played an important role in the successful bid to bring the Stone of Destiny to Perth.
In 2020 he was made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to emergency healthcare in Scotland and to the community of Perth.
Mike Beale, vice-chairman of SCAA, said: “John will be sadly missed by everyone at SCAA and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
“His brand of enthusiasm for fundraising was to be admired. Over the 10-year history of SCAA he saw over £50m raised, crews responding to nearly 5,000 callouts and thousands of lives saved or impacted upon.”