There were joyous scenes at Links Park this afternoon as Montrose were crowned League 2 champions.
A SPFL chartered helicopter delivered the trophy to the ground after the Gable Endies clinched the title courtesy of their draw with Elgin City.
Stewart Petrie’s side had gone into the game knowing that just a point would guarantee they would pip season-long challengers Peterhead and win automatic promotion to League 1.
However, nerves were jangling as Shane Sutherland gave Elgin the lead right on the stroke of half-time.
Montrose came roaring right back after the break with skipper Jamie Redman netting what turned out to be the crucial equaliser in the 50th minute.
The Angus side had further chances to put the game to bed but they comfortably saw out the remainder of the match with the final whistle being greeted with delight from the home fans who streamed onto the pitch in celebration.
It is only the second time in the club’s 139-year history that Montrose have been won a league title, the first one coming back in 1984/85.
