Pupils from all over the world will be showing off their debating skills in Dundee this summer.
The city will host the World Schools Debating Championship, which will see teams from 48 countries as diverse as Australia, Bangladesh, Namibia and Thailand taking part.
“Being chosen to host this tournament is a wonderful accolade for Dundee and is the culmination of many years of hard work by the Scottish Schools International Debating Council (SSIDC) and Dundee City Council,” said SSIDC chairwoman Irene McGrath.
“This is the first time since 1991 that the championship has been held in Scotland and we are delighted by the excellent response.
“The tournament takes place from August 16 to 26, when we will welcome over 400 team members and championship adjudicators from across the globe.
“Team members are invariably high-flying, high-achieving (pupils) and, following their time in Dundee, they may be inspired to apply to one of Dundee’s universities when considering their postgraduate education.”
The team representing Scotland comprises pupils from schools in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Dollar, but Dundee pupils will attend the debates and undertake chairing and time-keeping roles.
One of the team’s coaches, Neil Dewar, is a former Dundee High pupil.
The first rounds of the championship will be held in secondary schools in the city, along with Dundee High and Webster’s High in Kirriemuir.
Later rounds will take place at landmarks such as the Discovery, the Frigate Unicorn and the Al-Maktoum Institute.
Lord Provost John Letford said, “The World Schools Debating Championship will showcase Dundee to a large group of talented young people who are widely considered as being the world leaders of the future.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for Dundee.”