Scots recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
tennis ace Jamie Murray, honorary Scot Rod Stewart and a grandmother from Bridge of Weir honoured for their
Tennis ace Jamie Murray, veteran rocker Rod Stewart and a granny from Bridge of Weir among those being given awards by the Queen in her annual Birthday Honours List.
30 year old Murray receives an OBE after a year which saw him win the men's doubles title at the Australian Open and also team up with younger brother Andy to help the British tennis team win the Davis Cup for the first time in almost eight decades.
The award brings him level with his brother, who won the same honour in 2013.
Another tennis star being recognised this year is Glasgow-born Leon Smith, captain of the successful Davis Cup team, who also receives an OBE.
Meanwhile, rocker Stewart, famous for songs such as Maggie May and Sailing, becomes Sir Rod thanks to a knighthood.
The 71-year old was born in London, to an English mother and a Scottish father, and is a famous fan of Celtic FC.
Former Labour MP David Hamilton, a miner who spent two months in jail on remand during the strike in the 1980s before being cleared, is also given a knighthood for political and parliamentary service.
Lord Smith of Kelvin, the man tasked by the Prime Minister with chairing the cross-party commission on Scottish devolution in the wake of the 2014 independence referendum, is honoured for his public service and will be made a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, which experts at Debretts say is conferred on persons for having done conspicuous national service''.
The Smith Commission produced a package of recommendations which have led to new tax and welfare powers being devolved to Holyrood in the latest Scotland Act.
Lord Smith also had a key role in delivering the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after being appointed chairman of the event's organising committee.
A grandmother-of-six who has volunteered for ChildLine for 12 years said she is "overwhelmed'' to have been recognised in the Queen's birthday honours list.
Meg Robertson, from Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, has counselled thousands of young people on issues including bullying, self-harm and suicide in more than 1,300 hours of volunteering from the NSPCC-run helpline's Glasgow base.
She has also interviewed, trained or mentored more than 100 potential volunteers for the confidential helpline.
The 72-year-old said she "thought it was a mistake'' when she opened the letter announcing her British Empire Medal for services to children and young people.
She said: "I was in complete disbelief. Then I called the number to double-check it was meant for me. I realised then that my ChildLine colleagues had nominated me. It was overwhelming.
"Once I got over the shock and surprise, I was absolutely thrilled. ChildLine means a lot to me - I love the organisation and everything it does for young people. To be given this medal for my services is a great honour.
"I absolutely love volunteering - it's very rewarding. The children are wonderful - they are bright and so respectful, and appreciative of the time you take to listen to them.
"You get so much back from counselling and it also restores your faith in humanity. It's also nice to give something back to the young people as they really need ChildLine."
Dr Tessa Hartmann from Glasgow is being honoured for her services to the Scottish Fashion and Textile Industries.
The PR firm owner says she is "absolutely astounded" about receiving the award and feels "very humbled and very honoured."
She has worked in fashion for 25 years and launched the Scottish Fashion Awards 11 years ago to recognise those from Scotland who work in the industry.
She was inspired after seeing how the late Alexander McQueen was showcased and thought young fashion designers should be similarly recognised.