Scots Ayr racecourse boss dies in airport horror on holiday with wife as tributes paid to fun-loving character
The passing of Barry, aged 54, has shocked friends, family and colleagues with tributes pouring in from far and wide.
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Barry was a hugely popular figure
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Ayr Racecourse boss from Edinburgh dies suddenly in airport after dream holiday
Barry Macdonald, from Edinburgh was well- known for his role as the boss of Ayr Racecourse (Image: Barry on holiday in the Maldives)
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Ayr Racecourse boss dies suddenly at airport after returning from dream holiday with wife in Maldives
Updated: 16 Dec 2020, 13:35
THE boss of Ayr Racecourse has died suddenly at an airport after returning from a dream holiday with his wife.
Tributes have been flooding in for Barry Macdonald after the passed away last week.
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Tributes have been paid to Barry
The Daily Record reports the 54-year-old was described by loved ones and pals as “charismatic”, “full of life” and a “true character.”
He died at Amsterdam Airport on his way back to Scotland from a trip to the Maldives with his wife Gillian.