Coronavirus volunteers, scientists and politicians are among the Scots named in the New Year Honours list.
Long-serving former Labour MP Tom Clarke is one of two Scots to be awarded a knighthood, along with Stirling University’s vice chancellor, Professor Francis Gerard McCormac.
The former Coatbridge MP, who was appointed film and tourism minister in Tony Blair’s first Cabinet, served in Parliament between 1982 and 2015.
He has been made a knight for his public and political service, while Professor McCormac received his knighthood for services to education and the economy.
University of Stirling Principal Gerry McCormac (left) has been awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours list (University of Stirling/PA)
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image captionAirline pilot Emma Henderson is one of many Scots recognised after exceptional public service during the Covid outbreak
Scots who went the extra mile during the coronavirus pandemic have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
The list, that rewards public service during 2020, names volunteers, scientists and politicians.
Long-serving former Labour MP Tom Clarke is one of two Scots to be awarded a knighthood.
He joins Stirling University s vice chancellor, Prof Francis Gerard McCormac in receiving the title.
image captionLabour MP Tom Clarke will become Sir Tom for a lifetime of dedication to politics