King's Birthday Honours List 2025: Scottish list in full

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More than 110 people from Scotland have been named in the King's Birthday Honours list for 2025.

It means Scots make up 9% of all recipients this year and it includes politicians, community champions, volunteers and much more.

Greggs CEO Roisin Currie, who grew up in Glasgow before moving south of the border to begin her career, has been awarded a CBE.

Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy has been given an MBE for political and public service, while Nationwide boss Debbie Crosbie has been made a Dame for services to the public sector.

She is the only woman to lead a big six bank in the UK and said: "I try to encourage people to think beyond 'I'm a female', but when it comes to this (honour) I am actually hugely proud.

"I grew up in Glasgow, I wasn't different to any of my peer group, so to be given the opportunity to lead... I've had a massively rewarding career.

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"As a woman, I hope that sends a message of opportunity and hope, not just to young people."

Other noticeable recipients in Scotland include an MBE for Zahrah Mahmood, MEBs for Duncan, Caroline and Jenna Speirs who founded Calum's Cabin and historian Alistair Moffat.

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Marjory Clark D'Arcy. For services to Older People and to the community in Grampian. (Aberdeen, Aberdeen)

- James Glennie. Volunteer. For services to the Gordon Highlanders Museum and to the Royal British Legion. (Aberdeen, Aberdeen)

- Frank Thomson. Musician, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. For services to Music and Culture. (Aberdeen , Aberdeen)

- Captain Alistair Young MacKenzie. Chair, Port of Aberdeen. For services to the Maritime Sector and to Charity. (Aberdeen , Aberdeenshire)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Sandra Alexandria Euphemia Galbraith. Volunteer. For services to the community in the Mearns. (Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire)

- Keith Jensen. Paramedic, Scottish Ambulance Service. For services to Healthcare and to Charity. (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Gillian Howie. Fundraiser. For services to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and to Charity. (Arbroath, Angus)

- Fiona Campbell. Chief Executive, Association of Scotland 's Self-Caterers. For services to Scottish Tourism. (Arrochar, Argyll and Bute)

- David Cameron Mitchell. Executive Headmaster, Dunoon Grammar School, Argyll and Bute. For services to Education. (Dunoon, Argyll and Bute)

- Brian James Swinbanks. Lately Director, Tobermory Harbour Association. For services to the Isle of Mull. (Isle of Mull, Argyll and Bute)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Kirsty Montgomery Buchanan. Foster Carer. For services to Young People in Argyll and Bute. (Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute)

- Roderick David Buchanan. Foster Carer and lately Pipe Sergeant, Mid Argyll Pipe Band. For services to Young People in Argyll and Bute and to Piping. (Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute)

- Caroline Jane Speirs. Co-Founder, Calum's Cabin. For services to Charitable Fundraising. (Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute)

- Duncan Speirs. Co-Founder, Calum's Cabin. For services to Charitable Fundraising. (Isle of Bute , Argyll and Bute)

- Jenna Catherine Helen Speirs. Co-Founder, Calum's Cabin. For services to Charitable Fundraising. (Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute)

- Margaret Moir Wells Bryan (Margarette Bryan). Retail Consultant. For services to the Retail Sector in Scotland. (Ayr, Ayrshire and Arran)

- Anne Cadman. Administrator, ScotSTAR, Scottish Ambulance Service. For services to Healthcare in Remote and Rural Areas. (Dalry, Ayrshire and Arran)

- Paula Mary Daly. Mission Area Officer for Southwest Scotland, Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen. For services to Fishermen and their Families. (Kilmarnock, Ayrshire and Arran)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Elaine Margaret Clarke. Chair, Speyside Youth. For services to Young People in Speyside. (Dufftown, Banffshire)

- Pauline June Patrick (Polly Patrick). Advocacy Service Manager, Advocacy Northeast Ltd. For services to People Requiring Independent Advocacy in Aberdeenshire. (Keith, Banffshire)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Linda Elizabeth Gray. For services to the community in Chirnside. (Duns, Berwickshire)

- Charles MacLeod. Training Officer, Assynt Mountain Rescue Team. For Voluntary Service in Scotland. (Caithness, Caithness)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Karen Wylie. Founder, Grub Club. For services to Ending Hunger in the community in Lochside. (Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Professor Ewan Beaton MacDonald OBE. Professor and Head, Healthy Working Lives Group, University of Glasgow. For services to Occupational Medicine and to Reducing Health Inequalities. (Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Eric Brownlie. Lately Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Quality Enhancement, Glasgow Clyde College. For services to Further Education in Scotland. (Lenzie, Dunbartonshire)

- James Dalgleish. Inspector, Clyde Marine Unit, Ministry of Defence Police. For services to Defence Policing. (Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire)

- Lynn Laughland. Chief Executive, HRM Homecare Services. For services to Improving Care Services. (Dunbartonshire)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Stein Connelly. Lately Head of Transport Resilience, Transport Scotland. For services to Transport Resilience. (Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire)

- Anne Marie Rose Stella MacDougall. Volunteer. For services to the community in Clydebank. (Clydebank, Dunbartonshire)

- James McLaren. For services to People with Disabilities and Older People in Clydebank and Glasgow. (Dalmuir, Dunbartonshire)

- Robert Stephen Smith. Chief Executive Officer, Group Recovery Aftercare Community Enterprise. For services to Charity and to the community in East Dunbartonshire. (Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Professor Gabriele Clarissa Hegerl FRS FRSE. Professor of Climate System Science, University of Edinburgh. For services to Climate Science. (East Linton, East Lothian)

- Marjory MacFarlane. Trustee and Deputy Chair, The National Heritage Memorial Fund and Chair, National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland Committee. For services to Heritage. (Tranent, East Lothian)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Karen Jill Bradley. Lately Team Leader, Resilience Division, Scottish Government. For services to Resilience in Scotland. (Prestonpans, East Lothian)

- John Feroze Gareth Moos. For Charitable Service. (Longniddry, East Lothian)

- Robert James Moran. Volunteer. For services to the community in Haddington, East Lothian. (Haddington, East Lothian)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Professor Julie Lydia Fitzpatrick OBE FRSE. Chief Scientific Adviser, Scottish Government. For services to Science. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

- Yvonne Cecelia Elizabeth Leavy (Yvonne Sibson). Lead Epilepsy Nurse, NHS Lothian. For services to Epilepsy Nursing. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Catherine Anne MacDonald (Kiki MacDonald). Co-Founder and Trustee, Euan 's Guide. For services to People with Disabilities. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Dr Alastair John MacGilchrist. Chair, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems. For services to Medicine and Public Health. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- John Grant MacRae. For Charitable Services in Scotland. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Duncan Andrew Moss. Technical Relationship Consultant, Ordnance Survey. For services to Technical Consultancy and to Government Resilience. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Major (Rtd) Charles Matthew Pelling. Manager, Lady Haig Poppy Factory, Poppy Scotland. For services to Veterans. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Alexander James Samuel Stewart. Senior Statistician, Office of the Chief Economic Adviser, Scottish Government. For services to Scottish Economic Statistics. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Karen Valerie Watt. Lately Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Funding Council. For Public Service. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Anthea Margaret Donaghue. Lately Chair, Pregnancy Counselling and Care Scotland. For services to Pregnancy Support in Edinburgh. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Professor Donna-Jean Corrigan O'Boyle. Professional Adviser to the Chief Nursing Officer 's Directorate, Scottish Government. For services to Improving Patient Safety. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Lesley Stephen. Patient Advocate, Make 2nds Count. For services to People with Secondary Breast Cancer and to Cancer Research. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Bridget Mary Stevens. Pioneer, Audio Description, Edinburgh. For services to the Arts. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Alan Borthwick. Artistic Director, Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society. For services to Music. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Frank Donoghue. Lately Locality Hub Team Leader, City of Edinburgh Council. For Public Service in Edinburgh. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Thomas Douglas. Veterans Community Support Manager, Royal British Legion Scotland. For services to Veterans in Scotland. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- David Liston Lyle. Musical Director, Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society. For services to Music. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Margaret McPhillips Manson. Founder, Edinburgh Technician Network. For services to the Provision of Sciences in Education in Edinburgh. (Edinburgh, Edinburgh)

- Professor Natalie Kay Waran. Emeritus Professor (One Welfare), the Eastern Institute of Technology, Honorary Professor, University of Edinburgh and Hartpury University; Director, Companion Animals New Zealand Good Life for Animals Centre. For services to Equine Welfare, Research and Education. (Edinburgh)

- Michael John Downes. Director of Music, University of St Andrews. For services to Music and Education. (Anstruther, Fife)

- Grant James Ritchie. Associate Director, College Development Network, lately Board Member, Scottish Funding Council and lately Principal, Dundee and Angus College. For services to Further Education. (Newport-on-Tay , Fife)

- Dr Gillian Margaret Stewart. Director of Qualifications Development, Scottish Qualifications Authority. For services to Education. (Anstruther , Fife)

- David Dewar Storrar. Head of Edinburgh Region, Historic Environment Scotland. For services to Heritage. (Kirkcaldy, Fife)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Professor Frances Elizabeth Andrews. Professor, School of History, University of St Andrews. For services to Higher Education. (St Andrews, Fife)

- Jennifer Gill. Founder, LoveOliver. For services to Families affected by Childhood Cancer. (Kirkcaldy, Fife)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Kathleen Margaret Baird. For services to Girlguiding and to the community in Perth and Kinross. (Cupar, Fife)

- Mary Claire Jennifer Cartwright. For services to the community in Springwell, Tyne and Wear. (Leven, Fife)

- Deborah Anne Crosbie. Chief Executive Officer, Nationwide Building Society. For services to the Financial Sector. (London, Greater London and Glasgow, Glasgow)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Dr John Macgill Watson OBE. Businessman and Philanthropist. For services to Education and to Charity. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Roisin Helen Currie. Chief Executive Officer, Greggs PLC. For services to Hospitality. (Harrogate, North Yorkshire and Glasgow, Glasgow)

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

- Iona Colvin. Chief Social Work Adviser, Scottish Government. For services to Social Work. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Pamela Duncan-Glancy MSP. Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow Region. For Political and Public Service. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Professor Lyndsay Fletcher FRSE. Professor of Astrophysics, University of Glasgow. For services to Solar Physics and to Diversity and Inclusion in Physics and Astronomy. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Dr Catherine Barbara Hutchison. Consultant Nurse, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. For services to Cancer Nursing. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Zahrah Mahmood. President, Ramblers Scotland. For Voluntary Service in Scotland. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Terence McCourt. Fundraiser, Parachute Regimental Association. For services to Veterans in Scotland. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Keith McDevitt. Cyber Resilience Team Leader, Scottish Government. For services to Cyber Resilience in Scotland. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Dr Richa Sinha. Chair, The Scottish Hindu Foundation. For services to the Hindu Community in Scotland and to Tackling Hinduphobia. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- James Edward Hamilton. Deacon of the Church of Scotland, Parish of Maryhill Ruchill, Glasgow. For services to the community in Maryhill and Ruchill. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Adarsh Khullar. Founder and Chair, Scottish Asian Ekta Group. For services to the Scottish Asian Ekta Group. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Leanne McGuire. Founder and Chair, Glasgow City Parents Group. For services to Parental and Carer Engagement in Education. (Glasgow, Glasgow)

- Katrina Heathcote. Commercial Director and Co-Owner, Witherbys. For services to the People of Scotland. (Aviemore, Inverness-shire)

- Angus John Tulloch. Founder Trustee, Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust. For services to Music. (Kingussie, Inverness-shire)

- Jane-Marie Stobie. Allied Health Professional. For services to People with Brain Injuries in Lanarkshire, Scotland. (Hamilton, Lanarkshire)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Colin Dalgarno. President, Strathaven Rugby Club, Chair, Whiteshawgate 3G Sports Trust and Volunteer. For services to the community in Strathhaven. (Strathaven, Lanarkshire)

- Richard Stephen Vallis. For services to Theatre, to Sport and to People with a Disability. (Penicuik, Midlothian)

- Susan Jane Campbell Melrose (Susan Foard). Procurator Fiscal, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. For services to the Administration of Justice and to the community in Orkney. (Kirkwall, Orkney)

- Nicholas Ashley Down. Head of Payments, HM Revenue and Customs. For services to the Transformation of Tax Payment Services. (Callander, Perth and Kinross)

- Peter Alun Eslea Macdonald. Head of Research, Scottish Tartans Authority. For services to the Tartan Industry. (Perth, Perth and Kinross)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Pauline Margaret Watson. Secretary, The Kinross-shire Volunteer Group and Rural Outreach Scheme. For services to the community in Kinross-shire. (Kinross, Perth and Kinross)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Edna Auld. Founder and Director, Jambouree Choir. For services to Music. (Perth, Perth and Kinross)

- Martin Fairley. Service Delivery Manager, Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services. For services to Criminal Justice. (Giffnock, Renfrewshire)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Montague Cowen. Volunteer, Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women. For services to the Jewish Community and to the community in Giffnock, Glasgow. (Glasgow, Renfrewshire)

- Jo-Anne Halliday. Chief Executive Officer, Talking Medicines. For services to the Economy and to Medical Innovation. (Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire)

- Kevin Peach. Chief Executive Officer and Harbourmaster, Ullapool Harbour Trust. For services to the Economy and to the community in Ullapool. (Ullapool, Ross and Cromarty)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Lynn Christian Jamieson. Volunteer. For services to the community in Dingwall. (Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty)

- Helen Jane Budge. Lately Director, Children's Services, Shetland Islands Council. For services to Education. (Lerwick, Shetland)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Claire Odette Mack. Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Renewables. For services to the Economy and to Business. (Bonnybridge, Stirling and Falkirk)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- John Walker Dreczkowski. Volunteer, Eilidh Brown Respite Home. For services to Charity. (Stirling, Stirling and Falkirk)

- Kenneth Macangus MacKenzie. Chief Executive Officer, Target Fund Managers. For services to the Care Home Sector and to Improving the Lives of Older People. (Stirling, Stirling and Falkirk)

- John Neil Dalton. Chair, East Sutherland Rescue Association. For services to the community in East Sutherland. (Dornoch, Sutherland)

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Professor Rowland Raymond Kao. Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology and Data Science, University of Edinburgh. For services to Mathematics and Infectious Disease Dynamics. (Bathgate, West Lothian)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Victoria Spence Dunnett. Chair, Board of Directors, Boghall Drop in Centre, Bathgate. For services to Vulnerable People in West Lothian. (Bathgate, West Lothian)

- Malcolm John Kirby. Volunteer, Red Dot Radio. For services to Hospitals in Edinburgh. (Broxburn, West Lothian)

- Nichola Jane Page. Chief Human Resources Officer, Police Service of Scotland. For services to Policing, to Equality, and to Health. (Bathgate, West Lothian)

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

- Margaret Mullan Graham. Chair and Volunteer, Broxburn Family Centre. For services to the community in Broxburn. (Broxburn, West Lothian)

- Shirley Jamieson. Lately School Crossing Patrol Person, City of Edinburgh. For services to the Safety of Pedestrians in Juniper Green, Edinburgh. (West Calder, West Lothian)

- Jennifer Mallace. Founder, Bo 'ness Belles. For services to Charity. (Bo'ness, West Lothian)

- Angus Campbell. Company Director, Kilbride Shellfish Ltd. For services to the Scottish Fishing Industry. (Isle of South Uist, Western Isles)

- John Richard Norgrove. Co-Founder, Linda Norgrove Foundation. For services to Women and Children Abroad and in Scotland. (Isle of Lewis, Western Isles)

- Lorna Norgrove. Trustee and Co-Founder, Linda Norgrove Foundation. For services to Women and Children Abroad and in Scotland. (Isle of Lewis, Western Isles)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Donald John MacSween. For services to the community in the Western Isles. (Isle of Lewis, Western Isles)

ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

- Dr Stephen Baker. Scottish Government Trade Envoy to Japan. For services to Scotland-Japan Trade and Investment. (Abroad)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Robert William Patrick Dunne. Volunteer Treasurer, Veterans' Housing Scotland. For services to Veterans. (Belfast, Belfast)

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

- Dr Paula Lesley Cowan. Reader in Education, School of Education, University of the West of Scotland, Founder and Director, Vision Schools Scotland. For services to Holocaust Education and Remembrance. (London, Greater London)

- George Ussher. For services to the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. (Lisburn, County Antrim)

- Moira McManus Vance. Correspondence Manager, Scotland Office. For Public Service. (London, Greater London)

- Gary Ritchie. Assistant Chief Constable, Police Service of Scotland.

- Gerard Ralston. Volunteer Leader, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

KING'S AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDAL (KAM)

- Sarah Jayne Stevenson. Corporate Risk Manager, Scottish Ambulance Service.