Denis Law is to be given the freedom of his home city Aberdeen, council officials have revealed.
The former Scotland and Manchester United player said he is 'delighted and honoured', and will receive the award in a ceremony later this year.
Aberdeen councillors voted on a motion on Wednesday to bestow its highest award.
The motion read: 'That this council confer the freedom of the city upon Denis Law CBE in recognition of his outstanding career as a world-renowned footballer, his dedication to charitable endeavour and his commitment to community sport in Aberdeen.