A group of 10 local people have been made champions of the Forth Bridge.
Some of the newly crowned ambassadors celebrated the news by taking in the view from the top of the masterpiece of Victorian engineering.
The move comes after July’s announcement that the iconic 125-year-old bridge had been given Unesco world heritage site status.
Now 10 champions will promote the bridge as a tourist destination, sharing their passion for the history and importance of the crossing which has carried trains over the Forth since 1890.
The councillors, business people and residents will share their knowledge of the bridge, brief the media and present its history to different groups.
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society society held a weekend-long event at the Forth Bridge as one world heritage site welcomed the other to the prestigious list.
Fife Council’s depute leader, Lesley Laird, said: “The Forth Bridge has been an iconic part of Scottish culture since it was built 125 years ago.
“One of Britain’s most photographed structures, it is instantly recognisable.
“Now its official recognition presents us with a new opportunity to celebrate it and its importance to Fife and Scotland as a tourist destination.
“The champions are delighted to play a part in celebrating this wonderful part of our heritage.”
World heritage status is given to sites of outstanding universal value with the aim of protecting them for future generations.
The award puts the bridge alongside the Pyramids of Egypt, the great Wall of China and the Sydney Opera House in terms of cultural significance.