A member of the oldest fishing family in Easthaven will marry his fiancee at a special event to mark the 800th anniversary of the Angus village.
Craig Lyall, 44, will marry his sweetheart Christina Ford, 50, in the ancient fishing village at the East Haven 800 maritime and heritage event on August 23.
The couple, who are both police officers, will tie the knot at the end of the Homecoming event.
Craig said: “I am the first person from a fisher family ever to get married in Easthaven as previously all marriages took place in the local church or registry office.
“Getting married in the place where my ancestors were born and spent their days working and fishing is really special.
“My father was even Christened here on the beach as babies from fisher families often were. Seawater was used as baptismal water.”
Craig, who works in the criminal justice division, has traced his family in Easthaven to the 1750s and is the last part-time fisherman in the village.
The couple got engaged a few months ago and decided to tie the knot at the event, which will enable them to incorporate some old traditions into what is a “genuine fisher wedding”.
Residents will raise a flag in the village on Friday evening signifying that a wedding is taking place.
On the day, Craig and Christina will be able to walk from their house on Long Row to an area near the boats which have played such an important part in the life of the Lyall family over the centuries.
“Getting married in the fishing community where Craig and his family have such an important historic connection will make the day extra special,” said Christina, who works in the prevention and intervention unit.
“We decided that 2014 and the occasion of the maritime and heritage event to celebrate Easthaven’s octocentenary was the perfect time to hold our wedding.
“We are really looking forward to spending our special day in our own community amongst family, friends and residents.”
The couple met in 2008 when they were special constables and the wedding will cap a special day of celebration to mark Easthaven’s octocentenary.
The whole event, which will run from 10am to 5pm, has a maritime theme and is focused on the arts, music and heritage.
Angus Provost Helen Oswald will introduce the music, which will be premiered at the event by Carnoustie Brass Band, while a Taste of Angus and will be opened by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dr Sandy McKendrick, a former resident of Easthaven.
Priya Ferguson, 14, will sing while puppeteer Sylvia Troon will bring the history of the village and its past alive.
Ian Spink will demonstrate the art of making Arbroath smokies and Jordon Sinclair from the Drovers Inn will also cook up a storm.
Carnoustie Twinning Association, Carnoustie Art Society, Carnoustie Photography Club and Scottish Natural Heritage will also be represented and the RSPB will put on a guided walk.
The East Haven 800 raffle will be drawn at 4pm on the day with first prize a limited edition print by local artist Jim Dunbar.