Highlanders are being encouraged to beat a path to the grave of a forgotten war hero in Inverness.
New signs have been erected to help lead people to final resting place of Victoria Cross recipient Colour Sergeant James Munro in Craig Dunain Hospital Cemetery.
Over the past two years, work has been carried out by members of the 93rd Regiment Sutherland Highlanders, of which Sgt Munro was a member, to tidy the path leading to the grave, as well as clean the area around the memorial itself.
Sgt Munro was buried in the cemetery as a pauper after dying at 44-years-old while a patient at Craig Dunain Hospital in connection with injuries suffered during his military career.
He was born in 1826 and joined the armed forces aged 20 and was promoted to sergeant aged 28 while serving in the Crimean War.
He was promoted to Colour Sergeant in India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, during which he carried out the act which won him the Victoria Cross and ended his military career.
He won the honour at Luckow in November 1857 for “devoted gallantry” in rescuing an officer from his own regiment while wounded and in danger of his own life.
Following this, he was discharged due to illness caused by his wounds, from which he never fully recovered.
His Victoria Cross was presented by Queen Victoria in 1860 and now hangs in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum at Stirling Castle.
It is said that his “wounds never healed satisfactorily and his mental facilities were affected”.
The Provost of Inverness Councillor Alex Graham, said: “It is brilliant news that pedestrians can now follow designated signage to the grave of Colour Sergeant James Munro VC.
“It is so important that we not only remember those who have served in the armed forces, but help others to be able to remember them as well.
“Receiving the Victoria Cross is a great honour, and to be able to visit the memorial of someone who was awarded this prestigious military decoration is truly humbling.”
New signs have been erected directing visitors to a memorial, paid for by Robertson Homes who are building new houses at nearby Westercraigs.
Councillor Graham Ross, Inverness West, added: “I welcome the works to improve access to Sgt Munro’s memorial and would like to thank Robertson Homes for allowing the new signage to be installed on their land and the council’s access officer for coordinating the project.”