Five British Red Cross first aid volunteers based at Tain have notched up a remarkable 75 years’ service among them.
And to mark their fantastic feat, they were all presented with the Voluntary Medical Service Medal at a ceremony at the Red Cross base in the Ross-shire town.
Each of the volunteers – Anne Mackenzie, Andrew Small, Robert Sutherland, Donald Mackenzie, and Hamish Skinner – has been volunteering for 15 years.
The medal was introduced in 1932 by decree of King George V and It recognises long and efficient service in a medically-related role.
Gordon Cameron, Red Cross volunteer trainer in the area, said: “These awards are well-deserved and it’s a tremendous feat to become a recipient of this medal.
“Everyone in the group works hard at keeping up their skills and training so that they are always able to help people in crisis.”
He added: “We have a very active Red Cross group in Tain and we are always looking for more people to join us.
“Learning first aid is easier than most people think. Anyone can pick up basic lifesaving skills within a couple of hours.”
The medals were presented by Helen Bath, Red Cross operations director for northern Scotland.
She said: “Voluntary service is one of the fundamental principles of the Red Cross movement.
“We are very proud of all of our volunteers in the many services we provide throughout Scotland and I’m delighted that we can recognise the fantastic efforts of our team in Tain by awarding them these medals.”