The Clutha bar will be given a life-saving gift almost two years after the helicopter tragedy.

The Trossachs Search and Rescue (TSAR) charity will tomorrow donate a defibrillator to the city centre bar, after staff became close with owner Alan Crossan after November 29 2013.

Acting as a public access defibrillator (PAD), the equipment will be permanently on the wall outside the bar and will be used in medical emergencies.

Bar staff have also been given training on what to do in an emergency, and how to use the life-saving gear which dramatically improves the chance of survival if someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

Alan Crossan said the donation and the availability of the kit "demonstrates the character of Glasgow people".

He said: "The installation of the Public Access Defibrillator acknowledges the need, as difficult as it is at this time, to look to the future.

"The PAD’s availability 24/7 to our customers but also our neighbours and visitors to this part of Glasgow demonstrates the character of the Glasgow people to think of others especially when such medical equipment could help save a life."

Due to be handed over at an event tomorrow, the donation also marks a milestone for TSAR as it is the 50th piece of equipment deployed in the last two years.

Stuart Ballantyne, Secretary TSAR said: "Whilst the iPAD SP1 defibrillator is designed to be used by anybody, even the untrained member of the public, we’ve recently completed CPR & defibrillator training for the staff of the Clutha Bar to maximise the chances of survival for someone in cardiac arrest.

"We could feel their pride in being able to provide such life-saving equipment to someone in cardiac arrest.

"It’s a significant occasion for everyone, as The Clutha represents the 50th defib we have placed and further tightens the bond between us.”