Scotland’s longest serving police officer has finally hung up his boots after a 54 year career on the frontline.
Special Constable Hugh Duncan first joined Aberdeen City Police in 1968 as a volunteer before transferring to Aberdeen County two years later.
The 76-year-old has been based in the Turriff area ever since, gathering a wealth of experience and knowledge which proved invaluable to his colleagues.
Hugh, who also works as a full-time farmer, was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in 2012 for his distinguished service as part of the New Years Honours list.
In 2019, he was given a Police Scotland long-service award by Assistant Chief Constable John Hawkins.
But after spending more than half a century keeping the local community safe, Hugh has now officially retired.
To mark the momentous occasion, he was invited to Tulliallan Police College for a meeting with Chief Constable Iain Livingstone.
The police boss said: “It was an absolute privilege to be able to present this award to SC Hugh Duncan today for what is an outstanding achievement.
“To have served our police force for more than half a century speaks volumes about Hugh’s character and dedication.
“I commend him for his tireless years of service and wish him the very best in his retirement.”
ACC John Hawkins added: “I’d like to thank Hugh for his commitment and long standing service to policing in Scotland.
“He has served his local community for over 50 years and in doing so has given up significant hours of his own time, year upon year.
“Hugh has been a great credit to the team and all his colleagues and I am sure he will be sorely missed by everyone he has worked with.”
“Volunteers like Hugh are immeasurably valuable to the police force and I am sure that he will be an inspiration to many who are considering joining.”
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