The Reaper has begun its journey along the Forth ahead of a 50-strong flotilla of boats this afternoon.
The historic fishing vessel has left its Rosyth dockyard, where major restoration work was carried out, en route to the Fife fishing village of Anstruther.
The video above shows the Reaper travelling along the Forth.
It will join a 50-strong flotilla of boats along the route at Elie Ness.
The event has been organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, which first opened its doors to the public on July 4, 1969.
The sailing also marks the triumphant return of the Reaper back to its home following the completion of major restoration work carried out by Babcock at the Rosyth dockyard.
A lone piper along with a cannon salute are set to welcome the flotilla to port signalling the start of a year of celebrations for the museum and its volunteers.
Events officer Andrea Elder said the team were planning to mark the 50th anniversary with a large programme of events.
“It will help us thank the local community, fisherman from around Scotland and of course the volunteers and staff that have kept the museum running over the last 50 years and helped us draw visitors from all over the world,” she said.
Built in 1901 by Forbes J & G Ltd in Sandhaven near Fraserburgh, the Reaper also served during both World Wars.
The 21 metre-long vessel continued fishing around Shetland until 1957 where it holds the record catch for Shetland of 233 cran (almost 250,000 herrings).
It was purchased by the museum in 1975 being the mainstay of its collection and a tourist attraction ever since.
