Congratulations to all who made the list 🥳
Glasgow has been heavily represented in the New Year Honours list with volunteers, footballers and a professor all receiving either an MBE or BEM.
Football stars Jen Beattie and Scotland captain Andy Robertson were recognised with an MBE for their contributions both on and off the pitch.Joyce Murray, a lollipop lady from Bishopbriggs, has received a BEM for serving the Boys Brigade for over 50 years and she continues to voluntarily help at the school despite turning 80 next year.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “This year’s New Year Honours list underlines the outstanding contributions made by Scots to the life of the nation, from public service, through entertaining us and contributing to our cultural heritage, to assisting in Scotland’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and supporting business growth.
“The UK’s Scottish Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Christine Middlemiss has been deservedly honoured for her work on behalf of the veterinary and farming industries, as has Dr Julie Maxton, the first female executive director of the Royal Society in its history of over 350 years.”
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