SCOTTISH countryside legend Tom Weir is set to be honoured at a special celebration event at Loch Lomond later this month.
A musical tribute and statue unveiling to mark the centenary of Mr Weir's birthday will be held at Balmaha Bay, Loch Lomond at noon on December 29.
The broadcaster, who died aged 91 in July 2006, introduced generations to Scotland's great outdoors through his adventures as a climber, writer, broadcaster, naturalist and a pioneering campaigner for the protection of the Scottish environment.
He was most famous for his long-running STV series, Weir's Way, which he hosted from 1976 to 1987 and which became a cult hit when STV began airing repeats late at night from the mid-1990s.
He also wrote a column for The Scots Magazine for over 50 years.
The tribute event has been organised by the Tom Weir Memorial Trust and Friends of Loch Lomond.
Mr Weir lived for many years with his wife, Rhona, at Gartocharn at the southern end of Loch Lomond where she was headteacher at the local primary school
The organisers have invited a number of special guests to the unveiling, including well-known outdoor writers and broadcasters Cameron McNeish and Jimmie MacGregor, Scottish minstrel Alistair MacDonald and sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn.
However, they stress that all outdoors enthusiasts are invited to the celebrations at Balmaha Bay and afterwards, at The Oak Tree Inn.
Attendance is free, and samples of Tom's favourite brew and snack will be available.
Those attending are encouraged to wear Tom's iconic toorie hats, and they will be available for sale on the day. Sensible outdoor wear is recommended.
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