The freedom of Perth is to be granted to a locally-based Scottish army infantry battalion on May 8.
A day of celebrations has been organised for to enable people to see the 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS).
Among the activities that have been arranged are a parade, a Highland games and, in the evening, beating retreat.
The battalion is one of two Scottish Territorial Army (TA) infantry battalions based in Perth.
7 SCOTS are following in the footsteps of The Black Watch, which received the freedom of the city in 1947.
Soldiers from 7 SCOTS have recently been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and are constantly preparing for operations. The event will include a parade of military bands and pipe bands alongside TA and regular soldiers through Perth town centre.
The itinerary for the day includes:11.30am 7 SCOTS parade leaves the North Inch for St John’s Place 11.40am Freedom ceremony (in front of Perth City Hall) 11.50am March back to North Inch 12.15pm Medal ceremony for soldiers from last tour of Afghanistan 2pm Highland games on North Inch 7pm Beating retreat at Perth Concert Hall.
Perth and Kinross provost John Hulbert said, “I am delighted that we are able to give 7SCOTS this honour in Perth 800 year.
“The battalion has a long-standing link with the local area and has given enthusiastic support to many significant events over the years.
“At a time when our armed forces, including the Territorial Army, are engaged in challenging operations overseas, is very fitting to grant the battalion the freedom of the city of Perth.
“Battalion members are assured of an extremely warm welcome from the Perth and Kinross public when they parade through the streets.
“I hope the people of Perth and Kinross, and visitors to the area, will also enjoy the celebrations that have been organised to mark this occasion. It promises to be a very special day.”
Major Tim Carmichael added, “The regiment is delighted to be given this major civic honour and we really hope that the people of Perth and surrounding areas turn up to support us, not just in the parade but at the Highland games and, of course, at the beating retreat ceremony in the evening.
“Public support is essential to us, and events such as this help to develop our cohesion and spirit of identity.”