Orcadian recognised in New Year’s Honours list

An Orkney woman has been awarded a BEM in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

Marny Mowatt, of Kirkwall, was named a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire for her services to the Orkney County Show.

Mrs Mowatt, who was secretary of the Orkney Agricultural Society for 25 years before stepping down this year, said: “I can’t believe it. Things like this just don’t happen to ordinary folk like me. I’m just delighted to get it.”