A new platform to bring Tayside businesses from different sectors together to foster positive social change has launched.

Societay has been set up with the aim of creating informal meet-ups in Dundee with drinks or food, where people can network in a relaxed setting.

Over the next 12 months, there will be a number of monthly events across the city, ranging from creative cafés, workshops, dinners and talks.

Founders Chris Gardiner, Andy McGill and Daniel Rosie said: "We are passionate about bringing people in Tayside together, from creatives to councillors, students to social workers, designers to doctors and those from different sectors in Tayside.

"2018 is going to be one of the most significant years in Dundee's history, not least because of the V&A and the new waterfront being unveiled to the world.

"We think the more people who start recognising Dundee as the exciting place that it is, the more people will visit.

"Ultimately, we hope that we have created an inspiring platform that Dundee as a city can be proud of and we hope to provide real motivation for the people of Dundee and Tayside to support the positive social changes happening within the city."