Scotland Women's football boss Shelley Kerr has been handed an MBE for services to the game.
Shelley, from Polbeth, was one of three people from West Lothian to recieve a gong in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
She is currently in France for the Women’s World Cup and said she is delighted with the honour.
Shelley said: "It’s not often I’m lost for words but I was speechless when I found out I’ve been awarded an MBE and really surprised.
“It’s a tremendous honour and one I’m immensely proud of.
“I’ve always been brought up with good values and being a team player. It’s times like these that I look back and think about everyone who has helped me.
"As a wee girl I had a passion for football and I’ve developed over the years but I’ve always wanted to give something back to the game.
“To be recognised for that gives me a real sense of pride.
“I would say the award is more about other people than it is about me. The players have created a huge amount of profile for the women’s national team off the back of their performances on the park and they deserve a huge amount of credit for that.
“I’ve worked in the development side of the game and there’s been so many people who have supported me as a individual and it’s down to them I’ve been recognised.
“I’ve been sworn to secrecy so I only really told my parents and my daughter prior to the announcement. My family have sacrificed so much to support me and this award is for them as much as it is for me.”
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