A diplomat born and raised in East Kilbride has told of his delight at being awarded an OBE after 40 years helping the world’s poorest people.
Jim McAlpine, originally from the town's Greenhills area, was recognised for his contribution to international development in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
The 60-year-old has just retired from his role as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) deputy development director in Bangladesh having served in seven countries worldwide.
