A sea cadet corps from the north-east’s biggest town has been crowned the top unit in Britain.
Peterhead Sea Cadets were presented with the prestigious Canada Trophy as well as individual commemorative medals.
The pinnacle of achievement in the Sea Cadets, the Canada Trophy recognises the group of young people considered to have attained the very highest standard of all-round efficiency in the previous year.
It is the second time Peterhead’s renowned unit has lifted the honour.
The cadets, aged 10-18, were presented with the award on Friday by the Royal Navy’s Flag Officer for Scotland and Northern Ireland, Rear Admiral John Clink OBE.
Heralding their success, officer in charge, Sub-Lieutenant (SCC) John Bowman RNR, said: “This is a fantastic result for a small unit in the north-east of Scotland when you consider there are in excess of 400 units nationwide.
“I am immensely proud of our cadets, adult volunteer team and unit management committee who give their time freely and willingly for the young people of Peterhead and surrounding areas.”
The trophy was originally presented by the Navy League of Canada to commemorate the first visit of Canadian Sea Cadets to Britain in 1947.
Two years ago the award-winning youngsters from Peterhead visited the Houses of Parliament in London with Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford when they claimed the Stephenson Trophy.
The award is presented to the top unit in the north and the trip marked Peterhead’s fifth success in 10 years.
In addition, one of the cadets, Petty Officer Hannah Strachan, was crowned top sea cadet in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England.
The unit is currently trying to raise £150,000 to replace a leaking roof and upgrade its headquarters so it can continue to open its doors for training.