King's Birthday Honours 2025: List of recipients from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Worthy folk from across the north-east have all been recognised in this year's Birthday Honours List.
Six people have been given honours by King Charles III for their outstanding contributions to their communities.
has been awarded a BEM for services to older people within Grampian.
, a dedicated volunteer, has been recognised for services to the Gordon Highlanders Museum and to the Royal British Legion.
Mr Glennie was on the beaches during D-Day and is the sole survivor of the Gordon Highlanders.
, a talented musician, began playing the accordion at the age of 10.
An accordionist in Jack Sinclair's Scottish band for 30 years, he has played annually for the Ghillies Ball hosted by the late Queen at Balmoral.
He joined the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society 30 years ago and has never looked back, pursuing his passion for music.
He has been awarded for his services to music and culture.
served as Port of Aberdeen chairman for eight years.
He has been made an MBE for services to the maritime sector and to charity.
The Port of Aberdeen will be thrust onto the world stage during next month's Tall Ships Races.
has been a volunteer in her community in Mearns and has been awarded for her hard work.
, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service, has been recognised for services to healthcare and charity.
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