Queen's Birthday Honours
The Scottish Secretary congratulates to all those recognised by the Queen in her Birthday Honours list
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack said:
In the year of Her Majesty鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee, my whole-hearted congratulations go to all those across Scotland who have been recognised for their extraordinary public service. They truly exemplify the dedication, ambition and generosity of spirit that has defined the Queen鈥檚 70-year reign.
We were all gripped by the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing, as our curlers swept to gold and we topped the podium in Alpine skiing. Eve Muirhead is awarded an OBE, while the rest of the team get MBEs, along with Alpine skier Neil Simpson and his brother and guide Andrew.
One of Scottish literature鈥檚 most recognisable names, Ian Rankin鈥檚 knighthood is richly deserved; his Inspector Rebus novels have kept us entertained聽and in聽suspense for decades.
It鈥檚 great to see recognition of Scotland鈥檚 fantastic food and drink. James Walker of Walker鈥檚 Shortbread is being knighted, and OBEs are given to Ian and Michael Urquhart from the family-run Gordon and MacPhail whisky company.
Honours also go to those whose dedication and resilience helped make Glasgow鈥檚 hosting of COP26 safe and successful, including a well-deserved knighthood for Police Scotland鈥檚 Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.