United in Fauldhouse and Helmand

The hot, dusty roads of Helmand in Afghanistan couldn't be more removed from the village of Fauldhouse in West Lothian, where these three military officers all spent their childhoods.

Captain Cliff McAuley, 41, a Royal Air Force Police officer, Squadron Leader Stewart Beekman (centre), 45, and Major Sandy Aitchison, 48, of 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland are all coming towards the end of lengthy tours.

The former Whitburn and St Kentigern's Academy pupils have been reminiscing about life in the village and Fauldhouse United FC.