A Scots charity is to benefit from an event hosted by movie star Sir Sean Connery is the US.

The high-profile 'Dressed to Kilt', which showcases Scottish fashion, is supporting three military charities, including Erskine Hospital.

The New York event, organised by Friends of Scotland, traditionally features some famous faces on the catwalk to help raise funds for the chosen charities as well as many star guests.

Last year actress Andie MacDowell, racing driver Dario Franchitta and actors Ed Westwick and Mike Myers were among the guests joining Sir Sean.

This year's designers hitting the catwalk at Monday's event include 21st Century Kilts, Hawick Cashmere, Vivienne Westwood and Harris Tweed Hebrides.

Representatives from Erskine will attend the showcase including Private Mark Connelly, Chris Moon and Major Jim Panton.

Pte Connelly, 23,  from Methil in Fife of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was injured when an improvised explosive device was triggered by a friend in Afghanistan.

His friend died while Pte Connelly spent six months recovering from his injuries before returning to the Army a few months ago.

Chris Moon, a former soldier who is now an Ambassador of Erskine, lost his arm and leg to a landmine while in Africa clearing the devices on a charity mission.

Major Jim Panton, Chief Executive of Erskine, is a former British Army helicopter pilot. He was stationed at Fort Hood and was one of the first British pilots to fly the Apache attack helicopter.

He will be donning the Erskine tartan kilt at the US event.
Erskine was founded in 1916 and provides nursing and medical care for former members of the Armed forces through two world wars and the more recent conflicts.

It now offers support to ex-servicemen and woman and their families across five care homes in Scotland.