Dr Whiteford is also an “Ambassador” for the Girl Guides in Banff and Buchan.
Commenting, Eilidh Whiteford MP said:
“It was a pleasure to meet with Andrea and Mabel at the House of Commons, particularly on Andrea’s special day when she was being presented with her prestigious award.
“Andrea had to undertake a wide range of activities and community work over three years to receive the award, including community work in South Africa where she spent a gap year. Her award is thoroughly-deserved and I congratulate her on her achievement.
“Having been involved in Guiding myself, I know that the movement offers young women invaluable experiences, and opportunities to take part in a great breadth of activities that are often useful in later life. The volunteers who give up their time to serve as leaders of youth organisations deserve the thanks of the whole community too for what they enable our youngsters to do."
“Andrea had to undertake a wide range of activities and community work over three years to receive the award, including community work in South Africa where she spent a gap year. Her award is thoroughly-deserved and I congratulate her on her achievement.
“Having been involved in Guiding myself, I know that the movement offers young women invaluable experiences, and opportunities to take part in a great breadth of activities that are often useful in later life. The volunteers who give up their time to serve as leaders of youth organisations deserve the thanks of the whole community too for what they enable our youngsters to do."