The architect of Scotland's first design museum officially handed over the building to the V&A Dundee team on Friday.

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, met with construction staff from BAM Construct UK who have built the museum.

Inspired by the cliffs along the east coast of Scotland, the museum is at the centre of the £1bn transformation of Dundee's waterfront.

Mr Kuma said: "I am delighted to return to Dundee and see the completed construction of V&A Dundee.

"I love the Scottish landscape and this very beautiful country, and I am proud to be working on this project which will attract people to Dundee from all over the world."

More than 1500 people have worked on the construction of the museum over the lifetime of the project, with the majority being local.

V&A Dundee director Philip Long said: "V&A Dundee has always been an ambitious project which aims to make an impact not only in Dundee and Scotland, but all around the world.

"I am proud that our museum can be part of the ongoing regeneration of the city, attracting investment and creating new jobs."

The finished museum, due to open its doors to visitors this September, will be the V&A's first outpost outside London.