UK Honours Birthday 2026 list announced

The UK Honours Birthday list 2026 has been announced, recognising the work of Scotland's sporting and physical activity volunteers and workforce.

The following individuals, amongst others, received awards in the UK Honours Birthday List from within Scotland's sporting, physical activity and recreation sector.

The SSA would like to congratulate and thank all those honoured for their fantastic service to the sector.

Please note this list is comprised of those shown to be in a Scottish location, with the exception of Scottish athletes based elsewhere. If there is anyone not listed below who you feel should be please contact Gregor Muir and we will update it accordingly.

OBE

Ian Robertson

For services to Rugby Union and to Broadcasting

MBE

Debbie-Anne Henderson

Yard Manager, Tower Farm Riding School

For services to Equestrianism and to the community in Edinburgh and the South of Scotland

Roy Michael Thomas

Chair, Adaptive Riders Collective

For services to Adaptive Cycling in Scotland

Gordon James Scott Deans

Chair, Orkney2025

For services to Sport and to Island Communities

Lou Macari

Lately Footballer and Founder, Macari Foundation.

For services to Association Football and to Homeless People in Stoke-on-Trent

Ian Nicolson

Volunteer

For services to Sailing

James Harry William Coles

Team Leader, Moffat Mountain Rescue Team

For services to Mountain Rescue

Samantha-Louise Gough

For services to Sport and to the Visually Impaired Community