Awarded the British Empire Medal, for thirty years of service to Easthaven & Carnoustie

New Year Honours List, 2025

Wendy Murray has lived in the coastal village of East Haven in Angus for 35 years. She first became involved with Dundee University in 1992 when she wanted to understand more about the low lying dune system and the Site of Special Scientific Interest. 

Since then Wendy has developed her community and environmental volunteering activities to achieve on local and national priorities. She volunteers for many organisations including Keep Scotland Beautiful, Scotland’s Coastal Communities Network and Angus Rural Partnership. Wendy is Lead Trustee for East Haven Together and works with partners across Tayside to enhance the natural environment and increase wildlife and biodiversity.