Day: 26 May 2024

DUNCAN LEEL – 40 YEARS SERVICEDUNCAN LEEL – 40 YEARS SERVICE

It’s not often Duncan Leel is left speechless, but this is something our Battalion President Marc Thomson achieved on Friday night when he surprised Mr Leel with a 40 years service certificate.

Duncan Leel first became an officer of the 1st New Pitsligo in 1983 before transferring to the 1st Fraserburgh about a decade later. Duncan has now been Captain of the 1st Fraserburgh for 18 years and has served in a variety of Battalion positions including President, Vice-President, Secretary and Training Convener.

As well as receiving his certificate from the Battalion President Captain Leel was also presented with a gift from his Company to a mark the occasion.

Al in the Battalion congratulate Duncan on this magnificent milestone of service.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD AWARD – MARCUS STUARTDUKE OF EDINBURGH GOLD AWARD – MARCUS STUART

Congratulations to Marcus Stuart of the 1st Fraserburgh who has achieved his Gold Duke of Edinburgh after a great deal of hard work and dedication.

Marcus, who achieved his Queen’s Badge last year, was presented with his award certificate by Moira Givan. It is hoped that his badge will be awarded at the Palace of Holyroodhouse soon.

This is the first Gold Duke of Edinburgh awarded to a member of his Company for many years. Ruary McDonald, 4th Fraserburgh, also recently achieved this high award.

Well done Marcus!

QUEEN’S BADGES – 1st FraserburghQUEEN’S BADGES – 1st Fraserburgh

Congratulations to Brody Tocher and Jon Anderson of the 1st Fraserburgh who have been presented with the Queen’s Badge, the highest award in the Boys’ Brigade.

Brody’s badge was presented by Battalion Secretary Yvonne Duthie whilst Jon asked that his dad present him with his badge.

Well done to both recipients who put in a great deal of work for the badges. They should be the last recipients of the Queen’s Badge in the 1st Fraserburgh and the Buchan Battalion before the award becomes the King’s Badge.