Two men living in Clackmannanshire were recognised and rewarded for their good work by the Queen as part of her New Year Honours for 2015.

Jon Mark Doig, the Commonwealth Games Scotland chief executive who lives in Menstrie, was awarded Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to sport.

And Colonel (Retired) Robin Dewhurst Gibson MBE, chief executive of the Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association from Dollar, also received an OBE for his services to the armed forces.

Mr Doig, who performed as Chef de Mission for Team Scotland previously in Delhi 2010, was delighted to receive the honour.

He said: “When we started out on this journey 12 years ago Commonwealth Games Scotland had two key aims – to host a Commonwealth Games that had a sport-focused, athlete-centred approach throughout and for Team Scotland to have its most successful Games ever, performing in front of a home crowd.

“Thanks to the support of Glasgow 2014, Organising Committee partners, sports governing bodies, sportscotland and of course the athletes and staff we were able to deliver on both these commitments. It was a magnificent team effort and I am extremely proud of what we achieved and that the role of CGS has been recognised in this way.” Since at least 1890, awards are presented by or in the name of the reigning monarch early January. Candidates for the awards are recommended by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours. This New Year all together 1164 were awarded.