Ian Mackintosh worked as 2nd Doctor in Leith Harbour during his early time in South Georgia. In the 1956-57 season, Ian worked at Grytviken whaling station. The station Manager, Ken Pierce-Butler, had requested Ian’s assistance pending the arrival of a new Doctor at the station. Ian returned to Leith Harbour in 1960 and worked as sole Doctor in 1961-62. Ian was a keen photographer and spent time taking and developing photographs during his leisure time in South Georgia. He was also a keen journal writer. His family donated transcribed copies of his 1956-57 and 1961-62 journals to the South Georgia Museum. The originals are held by the University of Edinburgh Archives.