A Scottish football club is marking Remembrance Day by becoming an official partner of a veterans charity.
Falkirk FC is to become an official supporter of Legion Scotland and will hold a ceremony to mark the link prior to kick-off of this Saturday's Championship match against Alloa.
Special commemorations will take place pre-match, including a Camelon Pipe Band performance and a Guard of Honour for the teams entering the field made up of local squadrons and cadets.
A minute's silence will be held prior to kick-off and chairmen from both clubs will lay a wreath next to the pitch. Falkirk players will also wear a special strip embroidered with a poppy.
As part of the partnership the club will support Legion Scotland's fundraising efforts throughout the season and will be offering free tickets for every home game to local veterans.
Club chairman Doug Henderson said: "As a club we are very conscious of our responsibilities to the local area and we are determined to put something back into the community.
"I look forward to seeing our partnership with Legion Scotland grow over the second half of the season and am very proud that the club is supporting such a worthwhile charity."
Kevin Gray, chief executive of Legion Scotland, said: "Sport is the ultimate comradeship activity and by offering our local members the chance to watch their home team play for free, the club is providing them with a fantastic way to connect not only with each other but with other supporters too."
The link was formed with the help of Falkirk vice-captain Will Vaulks, whose family has strong links to the Armed Forces and whose great-grandfather Rear Admiral Phillip Edwards was a decorated naval officer who served during the Second World War.
Mr Vaulks said: "I'm honoured to help launch this new partnership with Legion Scotland. My family has long been associated with active service through both world wars and the contribution of my relatives to their country is something we're all incredibly proud of."
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