Star Cosmo leads a galaxy of Scots
the University of Aberdeen since 2013 – helped the Church to combat homophobia.
For services to sport, broadcasting and charity, cyclist Mark BeauMont will be awarded a British Empire Medal.
The 34-year-old set a record for cycling around the world by doing it in 194 days in 2008 – then broke the record again this year, completing the same feat in 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes.
The British honours system dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria, who would bestow awards on high achievers and those dedicated to furthering the various causes of the British Empire.
Now, athletes, worthy celebrities, scientists, politicians and those who go above and beyond the call of duty receive awards that are either presented by the Queen or given in her name.
Former Scotland rugby star John ‘Ian’ McLauchLan, who was capped 43 times for Scotland between 1969 and 1979 is to become an OBE for services to sport and charity.
DavID Duke, the founder of the Street Soccer initiative, is to be made an MBE, as is LA-based TV presenter Ross King.
One of Britain’s largest private landowners, SIr rIcharD Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry, KBE, will be appointed to the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.
Dr JoSeph Morrow, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, is to become a CBE for his services to the mental health sector, while deputy leader of the Lib Dems, East Dunbartonshire MP Jo SwInSon will also be made a CBE.
Scotland’s human rights commissioner, Dr LeSLey SawerS, is to become an OBE, as is award-winning geophysicist profeSSor whaLer. Margaret JaMIeSon, known as Rita to friends and family in Orkney, began doing local charity work in the 1930s. The 95-year-old started by giving furniture and kathryn goods to those in need then later established the Blue Door in Kirkwall, a shop offered rent-free to a different Orkney-based organisation each week, regularly raising thousands of pounds for charity. eLIzaBeth pauLIne Scott, a crossing patrol warden at Allo- way Primary School, is to receive a British Empire Medal for services to education, while kay Mackay, 76, from the Isle of Lewis, is to be made an MBE for more than 35 years of fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said: ‘I am pleased to see the New Year Honours 2018 recognise some of Scotland’s most deserving volunteers, community leaders and public figures.
‘From the achievements of prominent sporting greats such as Mark Beaumont, to the inspirational local heroes of our communities whose tireless dedication, commitment and compassion benefit so many across the length and breadth of Scotland, it is right that we mark their dedication and commitment.
‘They truly deserve their recognition and our thanks and praise.’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: ‘From those who work in the field of education and business, medicine and mental health, to those who promote our country on the world’s sporting stage and on screen, the Honours are a fitting way of celebrating their work.
‘I also want to extend my congratulations to emergency service personnel who have been awarded The Queen’s Fire, Police or Ambulance Service Medals. Our emergency services deserve our continued gratitude for helping to keep people and communities across Scotland safe, every day.’
‘Truly deserve recognition’