A former Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeen has been awarded an MBE for her services to the city.
Alison Skene recently received the honour from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, with her family joining her on the trip to London for the special day.
In the 1980s, Mrs Skene was a member of Queens Cross/Harlaw Community Council and, from 1990 to 2002, was a member of the university court at Aberdeen University.
She was appointed Deputy Lieutenant in 1999 and in 2007 she became Vice Lord-Lieutenant.
The prestigious role has seen her officiate citizenship ceremonies at the Town House, present centenarians with cards and gifts from the town and present medals at police award ceremonies.
Mrs Skene said she was “honoured and humbled” by the acknowledgement.
She added: “When the letter arrived from the Lord Chamberlain’s office it was a huge surprise.
“I have enjoyed the privilege bestowed on me and was very impressed to see just how many good people there are in the city, volunteering their time and talent. It has been heartwarming to be part of that”.
She said particular highlights had been assessing the development of the Gordon Highlanders Museum, the Aberdeen Arts Centre, Roxburghe House, and many other charities.
Mrs Skene added she had been privileged to represent the city when welcoming royal guests to Aberdeen, and recently accompanied the Duchess of Rothesay to King’s College when she became Chancellor of the University.
Mrs Skene retired from office last year.
