A charitable trust set up to continue the legacy of a beloved Moray business duo has created a trophy for young talent at the Highland Military Tattoo.
Gordon and Ena Baxter, who brought the Fochabers-based Baxters food firm to international prominence, were huge devotees of traditional Scottish music.
To honour that, and to encourage more youngsters into learning time-honoured songs and dances, the foundation has donated a prize to the upcoming military gathering.
The cup will be presented to the young musician or dancer who has made the most progress since last year’s Tattoo at Fort George.
Manager of The Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation, Kay Jackson, said the group looked forward to following the fortunes of the inaugural winner of the award.
She added: “We want to encourage our young people to get involved in all aspects of these traditions – playing, singing and dancing.”
Event director, Major General Seymour Monro, described the area as being “blessed with some incredible young talent”.
He said: “One of our main priorities is encouraging young musicians from around the Highlands and Moray, it’s a pleasure to offer them a stage larger than anything most of them have performed on before.
“We are delighted that the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation is supporting our efforts, and the new prize will be a real bonus for one of the many young musicians who are taking part in the show.”
The Fochabers Fiddlers group will perform during the showcase, as well as youth pipe bands from Inverness, Gordonstoun and the Highlanders’ Army Cadet Force.
This year’s Tattoo runs each evening from September 9-11. There will be a matinee on the Saturday.