Shelley Kerr, Boyd Tunnock and Brian Donohoe among Scottish names on Queen's Birthday Honours

The man who invented the Tunnock's Teacake said he is “deeply honoured'' as he was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Boyd Tunnock head of the Uddingston-based confectionery firm, is recognised for services to business and to charity.

He invented the Tunnock's Teacake in 1956 following the success of the firm's other sweet treats such as the Caramel Wafer and Snowball.

Also recieveing a Knighthood is University of St Andrews has Professor Sir Ian Boyd.

Former Labour MP Brian Donohoe, who represented Central Ayrshire until 2015, also receives a knighthood for services to parliamentary and political service.

Laura Lee, chief executive of the charity Maggie's, has been made a dame for services to cancer patients.

Elsewhere, Shelley Kerr, from West Lothian, boss of the Scottish Women's Football Team, is awarded an MBE for services to football.

It comes as the team prepare to kick off their debut Women's World Cup campaign with a clash against England.

They face the Lionesses on Sunday in Nice, and will also take on Japan and Argentina in Group D.

In the field of politics former Labour MEP Catherine Stihler, from Dunfermline, Fife, receives an OBE for political service.

Having served Scotland at the European Parliament since 1999 she stood down in January 2019 ahead of Brexit to take up a new position as the chief executive of global non-profit organisation Open Knowledge International.

David Strang from Edinburgh, formerly Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland, receives a CBE for services to law and order.

A man who was an 18-year-old off-duty police officer on the night of the Lockerbie bombing is also honoured.

Colin Dorrance saw the plane crash on the evening of December 21 1988 and was immediately recalled to duty.

Last year he took part in a cycle ride from Lockerbie to Syracuse in the US to mark the 30th anniversary of the tragedy which claimed 270 lives.

The former Police Sergeant picks up an MBE for services to law and order, to the Remembrance of Pan Am Flight 103 and to charity.

People working in the arts and media are also honoured in the list.

Author Theresa Breslin, from Lenzie, who has written more than 50 books, receives an OBE for services to literature, while Robin Ticciati, Principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, is awarded an OBE for services to music.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “The Scots recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours have made exceptional contributions to communities the length and breadth of the country.

“Their service and dedication in fields ranging from the arts, education and sport to business, charity, community cohesion and science has helped to promote Scotland all over the world, and benefited people throughout society.

“It is also important to recognise the work our emergency services do to keep people and communities across Scotland safe and I congratulate those who have been awarded the Queen's Fire, Police or Ambulance Service Medals.''

Scottish Secretary David Mundell said: “Very many congratulations to all of Scotland's honours recipients. People from all walks of Scottish life have been recognised for their contributions to their communities and to our country.

“I could not be more pleased that Boyd Tunnock has been awarded a knighthood.

“Sir Boyd has made a huge contribution to Scotland's economy over many years. His iconic Scottish products are not just much-loved by people across Scotland, but are an international success story.

“Throughout his long career Sir Boyd has made a huge contribution to Scottish life, never failing to stand up for Scotland. There could not be a more worthy recipient of this honour.

“Shelley Kerr's MBE recognises her services to women's football, boosting the success and popularity of the sport across the UK. I look forward to seeing her lead the Scottish team to victory on Sunday in France in their World Cup campaign.''

He added: “I offer my sincere congratulations to all the Scots who have been recognised by Her Majesty."

At the University of Edinburgh, Prof Catherine Amos is made an OBE for services to public health, while Prof Dorothy Evelyn Miell also becomes an OBE for services to higher education and psychology.

Dr Robert Campbell Kennedy Thomson, principal and chief executive at Forth Valley College, is made an OBE for services to education, to economic development and to the community across Forth Valley.

Prof Graham Wren, special adviser to the principal at Strathclyde University, becomes an OBE for services to education, science and engineering.

Two professors at the University of Glasgow are made CBEs: Prof Kenneth Alexander Brown for services to mathematical sciences, and Prof Michele Burman for services to criminology.

Prof Robert Welbury of Paediatric Dentistry UCLAN Dental School becomes a CBE for services to paediatric dentistry, dental education and the safeguarding of children.

The University of Edinburgh's Prof Hector MacQueen is made a CBE for services to legal scholarship; and Dr Jane Elizabeth Haley becomes an MBE for services to scientific engagement and education.

82-year-old badminton coach Andy Cooke is to be awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

The pensioner from Grangemouth, became Scotland's first professional coach of the sport in 1977 and has continued to coach and train players over the last 42 years.

During his career, he has been recognised for his talent and contribution to badminton and has picked up UK coach of the year and Scottish coach of the year awards.

He was also appointed as the national coach for the Kenyan National Badminton Team for the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

Having also been a bus driver, Mr Cooke has also received praise for the time he drove his bus into a flood in order to help save trapped motorists.

He continues to coach at Grangemouth Sports Complex.

Former Labour MEP Catherine Stihler has been awarded an OBE for her service to politics.

Ms Stihler served as a Scottish MEP for 20 years, having first been elected in 1999 at the age of 25.

She announced that she would be standing down as an MEP at the end of January this year - ahead of the original due date for the UK to leave the European Union.

Following her resignation, Ms Stihler took up a role as the chief executive of global non-profit organisation Open Knowledge Foundation in February.

Ms Stihler was born in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, and educated at Coltness High School before studying at the University of St Andrews, where she gained an MA with joint honours in international relations and geography and a postgraduate MLitt in international security studies.

Before becoming an MEP, she served as president of St Andrews University Students Association in the 1994/1995 term, and worked as a political researcher to Labour MP Anne Begg between 1997 and 1999.

TV and radio presenter Shereen Nanjiani has also spoken of her “complete surprise'' at being made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Nanjiani has been recognised for her services to broadcasting in Scotland in a career spanning more than three decades.

The 57-year-old began working at STV in 1983 and presented her first TV news bulletin four years later.

She went on to be a presenter of the channel's main evening news programme, Scotland Today, for 22 years and was the country's first Asian newsreader.