The following speech was delivered at The Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year Awards , where Lord George Robertson of Port Ellen was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

In a room filled with Scotland’s political, civic and business leaders, the former NATO Secretary General was recognised not only for his decades of public service but for the global impact of his work.

Presented by The Herald editor Catherine Salmond , the tribute reflected on Lord Robertson’s journey from his childhood on Islay to the highest levels of international diplomacy. It celebrated a career that has shaped Scotland’s modern political landscape, influenced global security, and demonstrated the enduring power of public service.

What follows is the speech as delivered on the night in full - a r

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