A Stewartry woman has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.
Sandra Kinnear, who is originally from Tongland, is to receive the British Empire medal for her services to the environment and to charity.
Sandra, nee Broll, is the daughter of Molly and the late William Broll of Highboreland Cottage. Proud sister Pamela Spencer (nee Broll) writes that Sandra attended Kirkcudbright Academy before studying at cookery college at Heathall, Dumfries.