Tributes paid to John Bullough MBE, serving special constable and chairman of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance

Police Scotland was sad to learn of the death of Special Constable John Bullough MBE, who died at the age of 54 in London on Thursday, 4 May, 2023. 

John had served the communities of Perth and Kinross for 16 years as a special constable. 

It was while serving as a special constable that he recognised the importance of a fast medical response for casualties, and was instrumental in setting up Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).

John was a graduate of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and served in the first Gulf War. He was a Major with the Atholl Highlanders before retiring from the army and taking over the family business in Perth.

In 2020 he received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to emergency healthcare in Scotland and to the community of Perth and Kinross.

Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond said: “John will be sadly missed. He served for many years as a special constable and was a well-liked colleague and friend to many within the police service and beyond.

“He also touched thousands of lives through his charitable work with the SCAA and through his services to emergency healthcare in Scotland.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”