A group of wounded veterans have visited Scone Palace as part of their gruelling 1,000-mile journey to London.
The six ex-service personnel were on day four of their Walk of Britain expedition, after travelling through Highland Perthshire, in a bid to raise awareness of Walking With The Wounded (WWTW).
They will have walked the length and breadth of the UK when they finish their trip at The Mall and Buckingham Palace on November 1.
Team member Alec Robotham said WWTW had given him a purpose in life. He passed out of the Royal Marines in 2007, joined 40 Commando and was posted to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010.
A suicide bomber detonated his device just metres behind Mr Robotham, who sustained life-changing injuries to his legs and right hand.
“This last few months I have been feeling quite uneasy and restless about my future,” he said.
“WWTW has given me something to aim for a challenge which is needed and, most of all, hope for the future.
“The fact that WWTW helps injured servicemen and women with funds and secures employment and their future is an incredible thing.”
Lady Stormont of Scone Palace said: “It is a privilege to welcome the Walk of Britain expedition to Scone Palace during their incredible journey throughout the UK and help to raise awareness of the work that WWTW do to support wounded veterans.”
Edward Parker, co-founder and chief executive officer of WWTW, said: “Walking over 1,000 miles is no mean feat. Yet again, we will be able to demonstrate that despite injuries these men and women look to their future with great determination and courage.
“We are also very excited about walking amongst the communities who have been so supportive of the military and Walking With The Wounded and we look forward to them coming out to support the team on their journey.”
To find out more about the Walk of Britain, Walking With The Wounded and the veterans taking part visit walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/walkofbritain2015.
Go to @SupportTheWalk on Twitter to follow the walk as it happens.