Congratulations to Jim Walker (Class of ‘62), CBE, Director and third generation of Walker’s Shortbread, as he is appointed a Knight Bachelor in recognition of exceptional services to the food industry.

Named within the prestigious Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood on the Birthday 2022 Honours list, the Honour of Knighthood recognises Jim for bringing international success to a once small Scottish family concern, supporting both the local community and economy of Aberlour. Jim comments: “I would like to say thank you to my family and many lifelong friends and colleagues at Walker’s Shortbread who have given me amazing support over the last 60 years.”