Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has been appointed honorary colonel of an army regiment in which she formerly served.

The 32 Signal Regiment has named the MSP its new ambassador for the next five years.

Davidson served in the Territorial Army for three years before her career in the forces was cut short through injury while she was completing officer training at Sandhurst.

The Fifer landed on her back after jumping through a window and broke several vertebrae.

Davidson said she was "delighted" to take up the new role.

She said: "Reservists make up over a quarter of the British Army and the UK's defences rely upon them.

"As well as the specialist skills required for the type of regiment you join, the training you receive as a reservist develops leadership, decision making, team work, confidence and moral courage.

Davidson continued: "I loved my time in uniform and am so grateful for everything it taught me.

"I am delighted to have been asked back to my former regiment to act as its honorary colonel for the next five years.

"I will work hard to support and encourage the officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of 32 Signal Regiment during their training and service."