Hundreds of Scots soldiers have carried out their final preparations before flying out to Afghanistan.
About 500 troops from The Highlanders 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) are travelling to the war-torn country to perform a ground-holding role.
The soldiers will spend six months in the Lashkar Gah region of Helmand province, taking over the position currently held by 2 SCOTS (Royal Highland Fusiliers).
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