Six West Lothian residents honoured in King's Birthday Honours List
West Lothian Provost Cathy Muldoon has praised the recipients of the various honours.
Six West Lothian residents have been honoured in King's Birthday Honours List.
Professor Rowland Kao, from Torphichen, was awarded the CBE for services to Mathematics and Infectious Disease Dynamics.
Mr Raymond is Professor of Veterinary Epidemiology and Data Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Kao has worked at the Roslin Institute since 2017. He also serves as Chair of the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Science Advisory Council, and took up this role in 2025 having served as a member of the SAC from 2018 to 2024.
He said: 'I am honoured to be chosen for this award, and am especially pleased to see this recognition for animal science research.
'This underscores the importance of research in infectious animal diseases, and recognises its contribution to public health, through the wider efforts of many researchers and collaborators.
'I am continually thankful for the hard work, skills, and creativity that colleagues and collaborators bring to everything I do, and am indebted to them for making it a pleasure.'
Bathgate-based Victoria Dunnett has received an MBE for services to Vulnerable People in West Lothian
Mrs Dunnett is the chair of the board of directors of the Boghall Drop-in Centre.
Also receiving an MBE is Malcolm Kirby from Uphall.
Mr Kirby is a volunteer at Red Dot Radio and received his gong for services to hospitals in Edinburgh.
Police Scotland's Chief Human Resources Nicky Page, from Bathgate, receives an MBE for services to Policing, to Equality, and to Health.
Nicky joined Strathclyde Police in 2010 and has provided strategic human resources leadership for over 22,000 people in Police Scotland.
This included playing a key role during the transition period that brought together eight legacy forces to form Police Scotland.
She delivered a single national HR function achieving public sector savings of around £200 million annually since 2013.
Since 2017, Nicky has also volunteered as a Community First Responder with the Scottish Ambulance Service, contributing over 1000 hours of service while balancing the demands of her role and family life.
Nicky said: 'I am both grateful and surprised to receive this honour. I'm deeply appreciative of the support I have received from my colleagues in policing, the Ambulance Service and fellow responders within the Bathgate Group.
'This honour reflects the shared commitment and teamwork that have made my contribution possible.'
Community stalwart Margaret Graham, the chair of Broxburn Family Centre, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal (BEM).
Margaret, a well-known community activist in West Lothian for many years, received the award for her services to the community in Broxburn.
Finally, school crossing patroller Shirley Jamieson, from West Calder, received a BEM for services to the Safety of Pedestrians in Juniper Green, Edinburgh.
West Lothian Provost Cathy Muldoon said: 'Congratulations to all the recipients. It is wonderful to see individuals from such a diverse range of services being honoured and recognised.
'What a great honour and richly deserved.'
The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, added: 'Communities across Scotland benefit from the extraordinary effort of those honoured.
'The Honours list showcases the remarkable achievements of individuals across Scotland who have gone above and beyond in their respective fields.
'Their service to our communities represents the spirit of dedication and excellence that makes Scotland proud.'
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