Death of Alan Johnston

Alan Johnston, who celebrated his 100th birthday in March, died yesterday (Saturday).

Alan was President of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club in 1974-75. He was presented with honorary membership of the Royal Club by Her Majesty The Queen at the official opening of Curl Aberdeen in 2005.

I took the photo below of him some eight years ago when he showed me his collection of curling memorabilia in a special room in his Aberdeen home. That was a great day, happy memories. Many in the curling world will remember him fondly, as I do.

Photos © Skip Cottage

Alan Johnston's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Alan Johnston who is 100 today. I was fortunate to visit Alan at home in Aberdeen eight years ago after I became the editor of the Scottish Curler magazine. He was such a gracious host. It was fascinating to see his collection of memorabilia (some of which is in the photo above), and he took me to visit the site where Curl Aberdeen was to be built!

There's more about Alan here.

Photo © Skip Cottage