Proud moment for Perth recipients

There were a number of Perth and Kinross residents who picked up awards in the Queen’s Birthday list.

CBE

Professor Robert Steel (Perth and Kinross), senior research professor, prevention, early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer, University of Dundee. For services to public health.

OBE

Dr Ian William Jardine (Bridge of Earn), lately chief executive, Scottish Natural Heritage. For services to the environment.

Ms Laurie Anne Matthew (Perth and Kinross), founder of Eighteen and Under. For services to young people and survivors of sexual abuse.

Ms Lucinda Valerie Russell (Milnathort), racehorse trainer, Arlary House Stables. For services to horse racing.

MBE

Professor Andrew Alexander Calder (Strathtay), chair, Tenovus Scotland. For services to obstetrics and gynaecology.

Carol Diane McGregor (Crieff ), for services to charity.

FrederickYoung (Kinross), lately chief executive, The Scottish Schools Education Research Centre. For services to STEM education in Scotland.

British Empire Medal

Anne Pack (Inchture), personal assistant to the chief executiveat the Hutton Institute. For services to agricultural research, Scottish culture and charity.

Mairi McIntyre Philp (Crieff ), for services to the community in Comrie, Perthshire.