A festive meal was served to more than 70 people in Aberdeen yesterday thanks to the help of volunteers.
The Salvation Army has been providing a tasty meal for people in the city who face the prospect of being alone on Christmas Day.
And this year it welcomed people through the doors of the Citadel once more.
The tens of volunteers provided food while others transported people to the site from areas across the city.
Margaret Ross was involved in the operation the very first time it happened and was in action again yesterday.
The 71-year-old was full of praise for her fellow volunteers who made the day possible.
She said: “We really could not do this without the wonderful volunteers.
“We have drivers who take people in and those who take them away.
“The St Fittick Rotary Club and the Aberdeen Combat Centre have provided transport to and from the centre.
“Some of the individuals here have come for many years and for others it’s a first time.
“We have 75 people coming to enjoy a Christmas meal.
“It is open to anyone who would have otherwise been on their own this Christmas.
“It is open to any age group and from people all across Aberdeen.”
She also shared memories of her first experience organising a Christmas meal.
“It’s been running for 41 years and I was here for the first year.
“It was very different then we had to use gas cookers from the Bridge of Don barracks.
“I went away for a few years while my children were young and then I came back.”
One person who made it along was Moira Forbes, who had come for the previous two years.
The 82-year-old from Woodside said: “The company you get here is second to none, I could not wish for more.
“For those who have not been before I hope they come along and see for themselves.
“I’ve been coming for three years and God willing I will be here again next year.”