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James McIntosh pictured after receiving his MBE in 2017

James McIntosh, a co-founder of The Lecht ski centre in Scotland, died on 15 March at the age of 71.

James, who was better known as ‘Tosh’, helped establish The Lecht in 1977 with three friends and later became the ski area’s operations director.

He was awarded an MBE in 2017 for services to skiing and tourism in the north east of Scotland.

A statement released by The Lecht said: “It is with great sadness that we have to share the passing of James McIntosh MBE, operations director and co-founder of the Lecht Ski Centre.

“The Lecht was James’ original idea and what has been created over the years since then is now quite amazing. He is known far and wide in the skiing community and will be greatly missed.


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