On 30 December 2025, the UK announced that 114 individuals from Scotland were named in His Majesty the King’s New Year Honours List. The honours recognise contributions across a range of fields, including education, foster care, health, arts, and community service. Among the Scottish recipients are Roland Christian Douglas Schau Engebretson, founder of Macaulay College for young adults with learning disabilities; Louise Gough, awarded a BEM for 28 years as a foster carer; and Marion Lindsey Foster, who received an MBE for preserving kilt‑tailoring heritage. In total, 1,157 people received honours this year, with Scottish honourees making up 9% of the list. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander praised the recipients for strengthening communities and promoting the common good.
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