Stirling Council has revealed its third contemporary makar is poet Clive Wright.

The ceremonial position, which dates back to the reign of James IV, was revived in Stirling in 2009 with the appointment of Magi Gibson.

Ms Gibson was succeeded in the three-year role by Anita Govan in 2012.

In his new role, Mr Wright will champion the importance of the written word and produce a poem each year that celebrates the Stirling area, its people and aspects of life within it.

The new makar has lived in Stirling for more than 30 years and has written extensively on the area and its rich heritage.

He is a graduate in languages from Cambridge and Stirling universities and works as a teacher.

Mr Wright's poetry has been performed at Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery and the Chapel Royal.

He said: "It is truly a great honour and privilege for me to be appointed Stirling’s Makar. Stirling is such a wonderful place to live and to write about, not only the city but also the local areas and villages that give it its unique buzz and character.

"My aim is to pass on my own passion for and to encourage others to take up the pen."

The makar will also work with Stirling Council’s civic office and the Culture, Libraries and Archives service to help deliver a programme of events, performances and workshops.

Provost Mike Robbins said: "The selection panel was faced with a difficult decision due to the calibre of nominees.

"Clive follows in the footsteps of Anita Govan and Magi Gibson and we wish him every success in the post of makar. I will be looking forward to his first formal piece for Stirling Council later this year."