New Year’s Honours: Major Grenville Irvine Fortescue, champion of the Gordon Highlanders, is made MBE
The north-east soldier has been described as "somebody who lives and breathes the regiment" and works hard for veterans.
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Gordon Hay from Peterhead who translated Bible into Doric made MBE
The north-east man has championed his native language and worked on everything from the Bible to Peter and the Wolf.
Nairn County stalwart and tireless fundraiser Alex ‘Scoosh’ Mackintosh receives BEM in New Year Honours List
Alex Mackintosh, million-pound fundraiser and lifelong supporter of Nairn County FC, has been recognised for decades of dedication to the club with a BEM in the New Year Honours List.
Huntly woman made MBE for tirelessly helping cats and wildcats across north-east
Janet Rogers has volunteered with Huntly, Keith, and Turriff Cats Protection for 43 years, helping give north-east strays a second chance and a new home.
Portsoy dance legend Anne gets New Year’s Honour while teaching Scottish country dancing 7,000 miles away in Uruguay
The sprightly 75-year-old has spent her life teaching Scottish country dancing and helping out in her local community.
Aberdeen change-maker honoured with MBE
Sir Ian Wood praised Opportunity North East co-founder Jennifer Craw for turning ideas into action and championing the local economy.
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Queen’s New Year Honours 2019: Red Cross volunteer among north-east’s honour recipients
Royal gong is “icing on the birthday cake” for Lecht Ski Centre boss
News of CBE came “completely out of the blue” for north academic
Tireless Tiree stalwart honoured for her contribution
Kennys are not the only golden cycling couple with matching gongs
Proud mum: “Modest” Grainger won’t want to be called Dame Katherine
New Year Honours: Paralympic champion Karen Darke almost missed out on MBE
Top north-east officer says support for “local bobby” earned him Queen’s Police Medal
“Tireless” lifeboat volunteer recognised in New Year Honours list
Mither Kirk Project leader thrilled to be receive New Year Honour
