The mother of hero aid worker David Haines has said the humanitarian efforts he dedicated his life to must continue.
Mary Haines, 77, said the knowledge that he was making a difference and helping people in need around the world had filled him with joy.
She said the last time he had been home in Scotland he had been happy and looking forward to travelling to the Atmeh refugee camp in Syria, close to the Turkish border, to help refugees.
He was taken from that camp in March 2013, just ten days into his mercy mission, and later lost his life in a manner that shocked the world.
Speaking at the Sunday Mail’s Great Scot 2014 awards, Mrs Haines said: “He would have wanted us to just keep going, to work hard for these people who can’t help themselves.
“That’s not blarney. It’s what he wanted to do and would have wanted us to do.
“He went out there with a big grin on his face. That was the last time I saw him, but he was happy.
“That’s what keeps me going.”
Mrs Haines attended the Glasgow awards at which her son was named “Great Scot 2014” with husband Chris.
David, who was brought up in the Perth area and educated at Perth Academy, had many family members and friends in Tayside.
A memorial service was held for him in Perth earlier this month.