The Fletcher of Saltoun Awards are given annually to three Scots for their outstanding contributions to their fields. This year's

Key Highlights :

1. Dr Adele Patrick, co-founder of the Glasgow Women's Library, was recognised for her work "supporting the development of innovative arts and cultural projects rooted in equalities".

2. Chief officer of the Glasgow Humane Society, George Parsonage MBE, was also recognised for his work "rescuing countless people from Glasgow waterways with his first river rescue taking place in 1958".

3. Zoologist and polar scientist Professor Sir Ian Boyd was also recognised for his work "establishing the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland which has made extraordinary strides in developing productive dialogue and understanding between scientists, marine experts and interested parties in all sectors".

     Three Scots have been recognised for their leadership in their fields in the 2022 Fletcher of Saltoun Awards. The awards, which are presented annually to the most outstanding individuals in Scottish society, have recognised Professor Dame Anne Glover, Professor Sir David Attenborough and Dr. Jackie Baillie for their exceptional work in their respective fields.

     Dame Anne Glover, who is a Professor of Immunology at the University of Edinburgh, has been recognised for her work in the field of immunology. Her research has helped to develop new treatments for autoimmune diseases, and she has also contributed to the understanding of the immune system in general. Dame Anne has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of immunology, and she has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

     Professor Sir David Attenborough, who is a naturalist and broadcaster, has been recognised for his work in the field of natural history. His documentaries have helped to educate millions of people about the world around them, and he has also been involved in conservation work. Professor Sir David has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the field of natural history, and he has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

     Dr. Jackie Baillie, who is a Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, has been recognised for her work in the field of molecular medicine. Her research has helped to develop new treatments for diseases such as cancer, and she has also contributed to the understanding of the role of the immune system in health and disease. Dr. Jackie has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the field of molecular medicine, and she has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

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