CELTIC today announced they will play in a fundraising match against Highland League club Fraserburgh this year in memory of the victims of the Fraserburgh Lifeboat Tragedy.

Today is the the 50th anniversary of the tragedy, in which the five crew members lost their lives.

A Celtic team, which included members of the Lisbon Lions who had won the European Cup in 1967, travelled to Bellslea Park for a charity game three months later.

A crowd of 6,500 people watched the match, which raised around £2,000, in 1970.

Celtic have committed to playing in a match, which will raise money for local causes, including RNLI Fraserburgh, later this year.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell said: "Clearly we have a very close connection to the tragic events of 1970, with Jock Stein and the club ensuring in 1970 that the local disaster fund was supported.

"We know for many in the local area that these events will still cause hurt and pain even after 50 years. However, after discussions with Fraserburgh FC we felt that once again we should mark this anniversary year, come together and pay our respects to those who were lost and their families."

Match details will be announced in due course.