Edinburgh Airport is planning a series of events to mark its 100th anniversary.

The airport began life as a Royal Flying Corps aerodrome named Turnhouse on March 2, 1916, and was a key military base for the remainder of the First World War.

Staff at the airport will organise parties, limited-edition giveaways and competitions for local schools in the coming months.

The British Airports Authority took over ownership of the aerodrome on April 1, 1971. Initial stages of the redevelopment began two years later and the terminal building was opened officially by the Queen on May 27, 1977.

Global Infrastructure Partners took over in April 2012 and the airport had more than 11.1 million passengers in 2015.

Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport’s chief executive, said: "How time flies when you’re having fun. Today is a landmark date as we set out our plans in the months ahead to celebrate 100 years of air travel at Edinburgh Airport.

"Although clearly focused on delivering future growth at Edinburgh Airport we have a rich and long history here, and we aim to involve as many people as possible in celebrating this great centenary story.

"We will be planning a series of events including parties, limited edition giveaways and competitions to come in the months ahead."