Football legend Denis Law is to receive the freedom of Aberdeen later this year.

The centre forward had a prolific playing career in the 1960s and 70s, playing for Scotland 55 times.

Law will be made a freeman of the city at a special ceremony followed by a civic dinner, both of which will take place at the Beach Ballroom on November 25.

Then the next day, the Lawman will take part in the freedom of the city procession and travel in an open top car down Union Street as part of Aberdeen's Christmas lights switch-on parade.

Law said: "To have the Freedom of the City conferred on me is overwhelming, as you always think these sorts of awards should go to other people.

"I may have left Aberdeen as a youngster but everyone knows I am an Aberdonian at heart and my love for the city and its people has never diminished.

"This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of my life for both me and my family."