Honours for Islanders

An island GP has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

Dr Andrew Naylor is the doctor at the Leverburgh practice in South Harris.

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The award recognises his commitment to medical services for patients across South Harris.

A father and daughter were also recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Rev. John Smith, originally from Lewis and now of North Uist, received a British Empire Medal for services to the community of the Western Isles.

And daughter, Edinburgh based nurse Christeen Smith, received a MBE for services to stoma patients.

David Cameron of Tarbert, Harris received a CBE for his services towards community land ownership.

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