Dozens of heartfelt tributes have poured in for a talented Scots shinty star who died suddenly aged just 31.
Andy ‘Tosh’ Mackintosh, from Newtonmore, sadly passed away on June 1 leaving behind his devastated family, friends and teammates.
The former Scotland international has been hailed as a “true soldier” of the sport, with clubs across the country sending their condolences.
Newtonmore Camanachd Club led the tributes to Andy, who followed in his father Iain’s footsteps by playing for his hometown team.
The club took to social media to share touching photographs of the defender, who captained the team to a Camanachd Cup and MacTavish Cup double in 2018, and his young family over the years.
Alongside the pictures, the said: “There literally aren’t any words to convey our feelings at the Club today. For now we will let these precious pictures do the talking.
“Our love, prayers and every waking thought are with Megan, Marnie, Hadley, Iain, Christine, Alison, the Mackintosh family and all of Andy’s many, many friends, we send our deepest condolences to them all.
“A shining light has been taken from us, from the shinty world and from our community.”
Andy’s fiancée shared a moving family photograph on social media and said: “Thank you all for messaging. I can’t even put into words. He will be loved and missed by so many.”
Shinty commentator Hugh Dan MacLennan wrote: “I cannot recall the shinty community ever being tested like this in my lifetime. It is an apparently endless list of good people taken far too soon.
“There are no words which can be of comfort but the images may say more than anyone can right now. My deepest sympathies to everyone concerned.”
Drew MacDonald added: “A teammate, a best mate and a soul mate. I’ll forever love you Tosh.”
Josh Grant posted: “Terrible, terrible news. Thoughts are with his family and with Newtonmore, shinty has lost a true soldier of the sport.”
John Wallace said: “This is absolutely tragic and heartbreaking. Remember Tosh being in the international squad when I was with them in Dublin.
“Great player. Thoughts are with his family, friends and all the club family in Newtonmore.”
And Craig Mainland commented: “A truly tragic loss for the sport. All thoughts go out to his and friends. Rip Toshy lad.”
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