Lord-Lieutenant presents OBE to eminent cardiologist

The Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Jill Young MBE, presented Professor John McMurray with his OBE at a private ceremony at his home in Bearsden.

Professor McMurray is an outstanding ambassador for UK cardiovascular research and is responsible for Glasgow’s enviable reputation for excellence in this field of clinical science.

He is one of the foremost clinical cardiologists in the world who has played a pivotal role in improving the diagnosis and management of heart failure. 

It is in recognition of these valuable services that Her Majesty The Queen has appointed him to be an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent order of the British Empire.