Scottish agriculturalist presented with British Empire Medal

A stalwart of Scottish agriculture has been presented with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his outstanding contribution to the rural and agricultural community

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George Lawrie and family at the awards ceremony
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George Lawrie and family at the awards ceremony

George Lawrie was presented with the medal at an awards ceremony Perth, carried out by the Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Stephen Leckie, with the Lord Provost of Perth and Kinross, Xander McDade,...

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