ORGANISERS of one of Scotland's best-loved festivals aim to provide a fitting tribute to Selkirk singer/songwriter Scott Hutchison next month.

Scott died in May after battling depression for much of his adult life.

The 36-year-old founding member of Frightened Rabbit had become a firm favourite at Belladrum Festival, near Beauly, over the past decade.

As well as performing with his band on three occasions - in 2008, 2012 and 2014 - he also played an impromptu acoustic set for fans.

Frightened Rabbit were due to headline the Hot House stage at this year's festival.

Instead of finding a replacement band to fill the slot, organisers have dedicated the headline billing to a tribute to Scott and his work.

Belladrum promoter Joe Gibbs said: "Following suggestions from fans and our own deliberations we felt that a tribute to Scott and the band would be more appropriate than any other course of action.

"Playing the album live will be a chance for everyone to come together to pay tribute to and remember both Scott and the band’s outstanding contribution to Scottish music.”

Frightened Rabbit's 10-year-old classic album The Midnight Organ Fight will be played in full with a video tribute to Scott being screened.

Alongside the audio-visual album playback, there will be a collection for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) the charity chosen by Frightened Rabbit.

A donation will also be made by Belladrum Festival.

And organisers will work with the remaining members of Frightened Rabbit for the band's chosen charity to benefit during Belladrum 2019.

SAMH director of external affairs Jo Anderson said: "A huge thank you to Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, who are raising money for SAMH during a tribute to Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit.

"All of us at SAMH were really sad to hear of Scott’s death.

"The outpouring of support we have received from the public in memory of Scott has been hugely inspiring.

"Scott’s lyrics have clearly resonated with many, and we hope Frightened Rabbit fans attending Belladrum will be encouraged to open up and talk, something Scott did through his music.

“This is a fitting way for Belladrum and the festival family to commemorate Scott. We will put this generous contribution to good work, and be there for people when they need us.”