Highest-ranking transgender woman in the Army collects MBE at Buckingham Palace
Captain Hannah Graf, who rose to be the highest-ranking transgender woman in the British Army, has been awarded an MBE.
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A year on from Scotland’s greatest triumph, cricket still needs ICC’s support – and better weather
A year ago this morning, Scottish cricket was basking in glory and celebrating banner headlines after the national side’s dramatic ODI triumph over England in Edinburgh.
Neil Drysdale: Kyle Coetzer – One of the proudest and most passionate cricketers of his generation
He is one of the most laidback, contemplative characters off the pitch it would be possible to imagine.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Former Aberdeen Asset Management chairman made MBE for services to the community
The former head of Aberdeen Asset Management said he is “very, very chuffed” to be made an MBE for his services to the Aberdeenshire community.
Rapper MIA’s politically charged music earns her MBE
British-Sri Lankan rapper MIA, whose politically charged music has explored the nuances of life as a refugee, has been made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Crofting stalwart John Banister MBE finally retires from Scottish Crofting Federation
A “stalwart” of the Highland crofting community has finally stood down from his post after multiple failed attempts at retirement.
Honours: Lifeboat ‘legend’ made MBE
An Aberdeen lifeboat veteran is being made a Member of the British Empire after 42 years of service and 634 rescues at sea.
Honours: Stroke nurse celebrated for dedication to patients
An Aberdeen woman is being appointed a Member of the British Empire for services to stroke patients after 22 years of commitment.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Here are the 20 people from the north-east of Scotland on the list
Dozens of Scots from across the north and north-east of Scotland have been included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Here are the 14 people from the north of Scotland on the list
More than 100 "exceptional" Scots from fields including science, sport, education and business have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Wiley picks up MBE: I never thought royals would know of grime
Grime music legend Wiley has expressed his surprise that the royal family had even heard of the underground music genre he helped pioneer as he collected an MBE.
I’d love to sing Bond theme, says Emeli Sande as she collects MBE
Emeli Sande has said she would try and create something “epic” if approached to come up with the theme song for the next James Bond film.
Royal gong is “icing on the birthday cake” for Lecht Ski Centre boss
The son of a post office owner who transformed the Lecht into one of the UK’s premier winter sports destinations is among those honoured by the Queen.
Loganair engineer honoured for 50 years in the air service
After 50 years with airline Loganair, Orcadian Bryan Sutherland was left blown away at being made an MBE in the Honours.
Quality Meat Scotland chairman Jim McLaren made an MBE
One of the most well-known faces in Scottish agriculture has been made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
‘A very pleasant surprise’: Highland Games stalwart made MBE
A Highland games stalwart is among those who have been included on this year's Queen's Honours list.
Highland woman honoured for work giving young people a better chance
Fiona Larg was part of a generation of Highlanders who grew up believing they had to escape the north to make their way in life.
North-east man honoured by the Queen for his services to the fishing industry
A north-east engineer described himself as "proud" after discovering that he had been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Moray teacher dedicated to supporting pupils with extra needs made MBE
A Moray teacher, who has dedicated her career to helping pupils with specialist needs has been made an MBE.
Cuminestown farmer scoops Honours gong
A north-east farmer was last night "shocked and shattered" to discover he had named in the Queen's New Year's Honours list.
New Year Honours: Paralympic champion Karen Darke almost missed out on MBE
Karen Darke is used to cutting it fine when it comes to securing medals - but was within a whisker of missing out on her latest piece of silverware.
Moray woman who helps disabled children ride horses made MBE
A Moray horse-riding enthusiast who has worked ensure all youngsters are able to sample life in the saddle has been made an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list.
Moray teacher with Army past made MBE
A teacher who helped educate generations of Moray schoolchildren after a dramatic spell in the Army has been made an MBE.
Gerry Grant and Calum Munro: Highland charity duo made MBEs
A Highland duo who devised a spectacular event that has raised millions of pounds for charity have both been made MBEs.
Robert Ryan: Islander made MBE for services to weaving
An islander who is helping to keep weaving skills alive has been made and MBE.
Queen’s Honours: Keith kilt queen to be made MBE
The matriarch of a Moray kilt-making school has been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list, after devoting years to keeping traditional tartan manufacture alive.
Highlands and islands MSP hands back MBE
A north politician has decided to hand back the gong she was given for her community work.
Inverurie trainer given MBE for service to sport and charity
A fitness trainer has been made an MBE in recognition for his contribution to sport in the Shetland Islands and to charity abroad.
Former royal representative given MBE
One of the Queen's former representatives has been recognised for her public service in the north-east.
MBE given to former primary school teacher
A retired primary school teacher has been made an MBE after drawing on Moray's ancient Pictish past to attract thousands of visitors to the area.
Moray council officer made MBE
Jill Stewart says she almost went into shock when she learned that she had been made a Member of the British Empire
Former Lochaber area manager is made an MBE
A retired senior figure at Highland Council who is a passionate advocate of rural issues was made a MBE in the Queen's birthday honours list.