First Minister congratulates Scotland's Honour recipients.
First Minister has paid tribute to Scotland's
recipients in The King's Birthday Honours list.
In recognition of exceptional contributions to public life and in
keeping with the theme of ‘change makers and innovators', this
year's awards celebrate individuals that have contributed to
driving forward positive and innovative change and who use
creativity and collaboration to develop new ideas which bring
impact and value.
Professor Moira Whyte OBE, the Sir John Crofton Professor of
Respiratory Medicine at the University of Edinburgh receives a
Damehood for services to medical research.
Former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable has been appointed to the
Order of the Companions of Honour for public and charitable
service in the UK and abroad.
Those being awarded a CBE include Professor John Irvine, a
professor of Chemistry at St Andrews University for services to
the green economy; Dr Ann Moulds, Trustee and Founder of Action
Against Stalking, for services to victims of stalking and
Professor Terence Smith, the Director of the Biomedical Sciences
Research Complex at the University of St Andrews for services to
disease research.
Among those receiving an OBE is sports broadcaster and former
footballer Ally McCoist MBE for services to association football
and broadcasting and Sandy Lyle MBE for services to golf.
Literary agent Dr Jenny Brown is receives an OBE for services to
literature and Jane Spiers, Chair of National Theatre of
Scotland, for services to culture in Scotland. Dr Rabinder Buttar
is recognised for services to innovation, entrepreneurship and
leadership in business and to life sciences.
Those receiving MBEs include Doreen Graham, for services to
animal welfare. Puneet Dwivedi for services to the community in
Scotland, and Syed Nasir Jaffri, for services to integration in
Glasgow, also receive MBEs. Maureen Ferrie receives an MBE for
services to people living with a disability in Glasgow.
Harry Brodie, for services to wheelchair curling, and Joan
Cameron, for services to the Samaritans, are among those honoured
with a BEM.
Catriona Paton, Chief Superintendent, and , Special Police Constable,
Police Scotland, will receive The King's Police Medal. The King's
Fire Service Medal will be awarded to Ross Haggart, Chief
Officer, Gary Carroll, Crew Commander and Lorraine Taylor,
Firefighter, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Liam Coughlan,
Head of Programmes & Enabling Technology Manager, Scottish
Ambulance Service will receive The King's Ambulance Service
Medal.
The First Minister said:
“Those receiving recognition in The King's Birthday Honours have
each made outstanding contributions to community and public life,
through the arts, education and sport to business, charity,
community life and science. I am very pleased to offer them my
congratulations. Their dedication and commitment makes Scotland a
better place for us all.
“The people who have been awarded The King's Police, Fire or
Ambulance Service Medals have shown exceptional dedication and
resilience in serving our communities and keeping us safe. They
deserve our sincere appreciation and thanks for the sterling work
they do.”
Background
Honours are announced twice annually, in June on the Monarch's
official birthday, and at New Year.
