BADMINTONscotland today paid tribute to their former secretary David McIntyre, who died peacefully on Friday.

David, a keen badminton and tennis player, was secretary with the Scottish Badminton Union from 1985 to the early 90’s, having been elected to the Union's council in 1970.

He also served on the Finance Committee and the General Purposes Sub-Committee and was treasurer of the Cockburn Centre for a number of years.

Born in Glasgow, he was educated at Kings Park School and went on to qualify as a chartered accountant.

He was called up for National Service in 1956 and joined the RAF, spending 19 months in Canada training as a pilot.

He leaves two children, Elaine and Stuart.

David's funeral will be at Linn Crematorium, Lainshaw Drive, Glasgow, on Friday 10 July at 11.15am.