AC/DC legend Bon Scott is to be honoured with a statue in his Scots birthplace.

The rock idol, who died aged just 30 in 1980, was born in Kirriemuir, Angus, before moving to Australia with his family when he was six.

Now Kirriemuir community group DD8 Music, who are behind the annual Bon Scott music festival in the town, have asked sculptor John McKenna to design a statue as a lasting tribute.

pictured:  a Peter Pan statue in Kirriemuir.
above - the Bon Scott statue in Australia.