A garden commemorating the centenary of a Broughty Ferry man who died in the Battle of the Somme was opened on Thursday.
A summer house, lawn and decking make up part of the tribute to Frank Proctor Kyd who was killed exactly 100 years ago.
It is situated in the grounds of Rosendael, a residence for military veterans, which was donated to Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) by Mr Kyd’s family in 1932.
The house is now home to 43 servicemen, and has seen more than 2,000 former servicemen and women in its history.
Several members of Mr Kyd’s family visited the residence for the first time to attend the official opening.
June Kyd, from Pitlochry, whose grandfather was Frank’s cousin, said she had been delighted to visit the property.
“It’s been incredible. I have always wanted to come and this is a fantastic opportunity to do so,” she said.
“I think it is a wonderful occasion. It’s very, very impressive.”
Guests including Dundee’s Lord Provost Bob Duncan and high profile members of the military also attended the event.
Major general Mark Strudwick CBE, who also formally stood down from his position of SVR chairman at the ceremony, said it was important to mark the death of Mr Kyd and others who were killed in the Battle of the Somme.
“I see myself as a bridge between my grandparents and my grandchildren and they need to be aware of the suffering caused by the battle.
“Frank Proctor Kyd died and this house was passed to Scottish Veterans Residences. Without the gift from the family we would not have this delightful home with a wonderful garden.
“I am very grateful to all our staff for committing themselves to our ventures.”
Resident Steven Millar, 73, who has been living in Rosendael for six months, said the idea for the garden had been chosen by the residents.
“The whole place has a sense of community. I’m always able to be on the go.
“They asked us what we would like to do to mark the occasion and I don’t think you can get any better than the garden.
“It’s a nice quiet place where you can sit and relax.”
It is one of three houses in Scotland run by the charity for former servicemen and women who need support. All veterans of the UK armed forces is able to access help through the organisation.
