Hundreds of mourners gathered today for the funeral of a British soldier killed while on foot patrol in Afghanistan.
A full military service marked the life of 24-year-old Private Kevin Elliott, of the Black Watch, who died on duty in Helmand Province on August 31.
The soldier from Dundee was targeted in a rocket propelled grenade attack while patrolling Babaji District with Sergeant Stuart Millar, 40, from Inverness, who was also killed.
Friends and family of Pte Elliott wore Black Watch tartan ribbons with the words "Kevin Elliott - Our Hero" while Army colleagues turned out in full regimental dress.
He had previously served in Iraq and Northern Ireland and had joined the army in 2002.
One mourner told STV News: "It's sad, tragic. He was a good pal of mine. He will be sadly missed.
"He stayed round the corner from me - he was the life and soul of the party and without Kevin it wasn't anything. I'm just gutted."
Another added: "It is absolutely terrible. He was such a young boy.
"I am sad that it has come to this. He loved being out there and he lived for the army and was in it from a young age."
The service, a full military funeral with firing party, is currently being held at St Marys Church in Dundee.
Meanwhile, the funeral of Sergeant Stuart Millar will be held on September 17 in Inverness.
