Fifteen young people from across the Highlands have been awarded Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
The group of youngsters were invited to the Highland Council headquarters in Inverness yesterday where councillor Bill Loban awarded the top achievers with their gold awards for their efforts over the past 12 months.
Councillor Bill Lobban said: “Our congratulations to all the young people who have received their Gold awards today. Hearing about their choice of expeditions, skills, physical challenges and the community volunteering activities they have taken part in has been truly inspiring.
“I hope that they all take these experiences with them into adulthood and continue to contribute to their local communities wherever they live in the future.”
