A number of men and women from Argyll and Bute, and the Highlands and Islands have been named in the New Year’s Honours list, writes David McPhee.
Oban monument conservationist John Beaton, who works for Historic Environment Scotland, receives an OBE for services to the built environment and the community in Argyll.
Alistair Livingston, a volunteer from Mull, also receives an OBE for his services to the Coastguard. He is part of the Tobermory Coastguard Rescue Team.