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Keiran Fleming

Glasgow sports stars and community heroes named on King Charles' first birthday honours list

Glasgow has been strongly represented on King Charles' first birthday honours list.

Many Glaswegians were given royal recognition for their impact on the community, sport, politics and culture.

Wheelchair Tennis star Gordon Reid MBE, who has a Paralympic gold medal and 23 Grandslam wins, has received recognition for his contribution to British tennis, whilst Rangers legend John Greig MBE has been awarded with a CBE for his influence on Scottish football.

There a few more notable names that have made the coveted list from across the west coast.

Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie has been given a damehood for her service to politics. Radio Icon Ken Bruce was also recognised for his contributions to broadcasting with an MBE.

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A number of other community and charity heroes from the city have also made the list such as Peter Lawson for his services to Scottish Arts, Professor Donald McMillan for his work on cancer research and Sally Magnusson for services to people with dementia.

Speaking as King Charles’ first Birthday Honours were announced, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “My warmest congratulations go to all the Scottish recipients of the King’s Birthday honours.

“Scots are well represented in His Majesty’s first Honours list, which showcases the best of Scottish talent - including sport, the arts, community and education.

Gordon Reid was recognised for his sporting achievements (Getty Images)

“Footballing legend John Greig’s CBE is a fitting tribute to his lifetime contribution to Scottish sport, and his charitable work raising funds for veterans and supporting facilities for people with dementia. Broadcaster and national treasure Ken Bruce receives an MBE in recognition of his many decades of UK broadcasting.

"Bill Gray has been a stalwart of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland for many years, and played a key role in the organisation’s recovery from covid. And Councillor James Stockan receives an OBE for his unstinting work to improve the lives of island communities as the leader of Orkney Council.

“I also pay tribute to the many Scots who have been recognised for their selfless and unstinting charity and voluntary work. The length and breadth of Scotland, the commitment of so many unsung heroes keeps local communities not just alive but thriving.

"I am very pleased that so many of those committed citizens have been recognised today.”

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