article: Rowling, who was made an OBE in 2001, has now become a member of the elite Order of the Companions of Honour. Judy Murray, mother of world tennis number one Sir Andy, was made an OBE. And Brit Award winner Sande, who was raised in Alford, Aberdeenshire, was made an MBE. Scottish comedian Billy Connolly was given a knighthood. Judy Murray adds to the honours already handed to her two sons. The tennis coach and former captain of Great Britain's Fed Cup team is being recognised for her work to grow the sport and for encouraging more women into sport. Sir Andy Murray, was knighted in the New Year Honours List, while his brother Jamie was made an OBE last year. Harry Potter author Rowling, who was made an OBE in 2001, becomes a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, which has a maximum of 65 members, in light of her services to literature and philanthropy. It comes days before fans of her boy wizard mark 20 years since Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone was first published. As well as being one of the world's best-selling authors she has set up a charitable trust which supports projects that alleviate social deprivation and founded Lumos, a charity working to transform the lives of institutionalised children. The 30-year-old musician from Aberdeenshire will be made an MBE. Sande was born in Sunderland to a Zambian father and English mother but moved to the north-east of Scotland when she was four. She released her first solo singles Heaven and Read All About It, for which she gained her first number one, in 2011. The following year she kicked off the opening ceremony of 2012 Olympics in London. The principal of Glasgow University has been awarded a knighthood for services to higher education. Known as a world-class economist, he chairs the Standing Council on Europe which advises the Scottish government on securing Scotland's relationship with the EU. Prof Muscatelli said: "I'm absolutely delighted to receive this honour, but this is, of course, an award for the whole of the University of Glasgow as much as it is for me." He added: "I am also pleased, and proud, as someone who came to the UK from abroad and who believes that science and knowledge transcends national boundaries and borders that this honour has been bestowed upon me." Prof Muscatelli was born in Bari, Italy, and has both Italian and British citizenship. He has been principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Glasgow since October 2009. Dr Hood, a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has been made an OBE. She was recognised for her "exceptional and long service to the Church of Scotland and promoting tolerance and understanding" through the Scottish board of the Remembering Srebrenica charity. The 1995 Bosnian massacre was the worst atrocity on European soil since World War Two. Dr Hood, who lives in Paisley with her husband Peter, stepped down from her role at Renfrew North Parish Church in October after 37 years. She first
summary: Tennis coach Judy Murray, pop star Emeli Sande and Harry Potter author JK Rowling are among the well-known faces in Scotland to have received awards in the Queen's Birthday Honours.