SEVEN East Lothian residents will begin 2020 in memorable fashion after being recognised by the Queen in the New Year Honours List.

Included on the list is county golf legend Catriona Matthew, who receives an OBE for services to the sport.

Earlier this year, Matthew, from North Berwick, captained Europe to victory over the USA at the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles.

Meanwhile, Professor John Pickard, from Gullane, receives a CBE for services to neurosciences, neurosurgery and research for patients with complex neurological disorders.

Colin Taylor of Musselburgh, former headteacher at Newbattle Community High School in Midlothian, receives an MBE for services to education and to the community in Midlothian and East Lothian.

Colin was at the forefront of managing Newbattle Community High School between 1979 and 2018. He also worked as head of education in Midlothian and worked closely with East Lothian Council.

And Robbie McRobbie, 48, chief executive officer for Hong Kong Rugby Union, also received an MBE for services to philanthropy and UK/Hong Kong relations.

Mr McRobbie, who grew up on Gullane’s Broadgait Green, originally visited Hong Kong as a police officer, following in the footsteps of his brother Andrew, before becoming involved in rugby.

Arthur Dyke, from Musselburgh, will receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Poppyscotland.

He served with the Scots Guards for 20 years and toured Germany, Hong Kong and Ireland.

The former Lance Sergeant began working at the Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh in 1994 and retired earlier this year due to ill health after 25 years.

Jean Alexander Watt Thomson receives a BEM for services to the community in Prestonpans.

Jean was a member of the original steering group for the Harlawhill Day Care Centre and has remained on the board of trustees, chairing it for the last two years.

And Andrew Hogarth, formerly area amenity officer at East Lothian Council, receives a BEM for services to parks and biodiversity in East Lothian.

Andrew, from Tranent, has worked for East Lothian Council and its predecessor East Lothian District Council for his entire career – 37 years.