Eight men and women from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have been recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.
Celebs including TV presenter Jackie Bird and former Liverpool captain Alan Hansen lead the way for Scots in this year’s list, while painter and printmaker Dame Barbara Rae, who went on to teach in Aberdeen, is also included.
And in the north-east there are several impressive individuals who have received either an MBE or a BEM, ranging from awards for services to the economy to promotion of the Doric language.
A kirk elder who translated the Bible into Doric is named, while two women have been recognised for their services to wildcats and beekeeping.
Here’s a look at the individuals from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who have received New Year’s Honours.
MBE
Jennifer Fraser Craw. Chief Executive, Opportunity North East. For services to the Economy in the North East of Scotland. (Aberdeen, Aberdeen)
Gordon McKenzie Hay. Founder, Doric Board and Choirmaster, Longside Parish Church. For services to the Promotion of the Doric Language. (Peterhead, Aberdeenshire)
Major Grenville Archer Irvine Fortescue DL. Volunteer and Gordon Highlander Welfare Officer. For services to the Gordon Highlanders. (Huntly, Aberdeenshire)
Janet Elizabeth Rogers. Volunteer. For services to Cats and Wildcats in the North East of Scotland. (Huntly, Aberdeenshire)
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BEM
Yvonne Davidson. Beekeeper. For services to Beekeeping in Scotland. (Aboyne, Aberdeenshire)
Belinda Louise Rowlands. Founder, Manager and Trustee, The Seed Box. For services to Adults and Children with Additional Support Needs. (Aboyne, Aberdeenshire)
Dr Anne McArthur. Committee Member, Banffshire Branch, Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society. For services to Scottish Country Dancing and to the community in Portsoy, Banffshire. (Banff, Banffshire)
Robert John Philips. For services to the community in Portsoy and District. (Banff, Banffshire)