A 19th-century pioneer of electric power is to get a permanent memorial in Dundee next year.

The city will honour James Bowman Lindsay for his innovations in electricity and telegraphy.

Carmyllie-born Lindsay studied at St Andrews University and later carried out many experiments in Dundee, with his most notable being his investigations into electric light.

His bronze plaque will be one of five to be installed next spring in the second phase of Discovery Walk.

Evolt, one of the UK's leading suppliers of electric-vehicle charging points, has agreed to be the champion of the memorial.

Dundee City Council has partnered with Evolt to install a network of charging points for electric vehicles in Dundee including NHS premises and public car parks.

Evolt's business development manager for Scotland Stephen Rennie said: "Evolt are delighted to be championing James Bowman Lindsay, at a time when Dundee is really embracing electric vehicles."

Transport manager for Dundee City Council Fraser Crichton said: "We have worked with Evolt for the last five years on charging infrastructure within Dundee and are delighted to continue our relationship to develop some exciting and innovative charging hubs across the city and surrounding area."