A former soldier from Caithness has been made an MBE for his contribution to the Royal British Legion Scotland.
Robert Allan, 81, is the only person to have twice held the post of national chairman of the charity.
Of his award, he said: “I am very pleased to get it. It is an honour. But I accept it on behalf of the whole Legion, especially the membership, who have supported me 100%.”
He added: “I did not go into this looking for medals but I am proud to take one.”
Mr Allan first took the helm of the organisation from 2003-06, and stepped up again in 2012, at the age of 79.
He will now retire as chairman in May, handing over to his vice-chairwoman, Jan Harvey.
Mr Allan’s return to the post came at a difficult time for the RBLS, which was experiencing internal divisions, threatening its continuation.
However, he was able to smooth the rifts.
He has also served the organisation at the branch and area level during 50 years of membership.
Mr Allan, of Janetstown, completed his National Service in 1951-53 with the Royal Artillery, serving as a radio operator in North Africa, including a stint in Libya.
On his return, he took a job with the Post Office in Thurso rather than work at Dounreay, which was just being built.
He spent 38 years with the Post Office before retiring at age 60.
Mr Allan yesterday praised his wife Elizabeth, who he said had helped him in his role.
Mr Allan is also a much respected elder of his local kirk, participates actively in the local Poppy Appeal committee and raises funds for Erskine Hospital.