WHEELCHAIR tennis star Gordon Reid has collected yet another title as he was named an honorary freeman of his home area.
The world number one player was presented with the honour in recognition of his outstanding sporting success and achievements.
Argyll and Bute Council approved the award in Helensburgh on Wednesday and adds to the four grand slam titles and two Paralympic medals Reid won in 2016.
He becomes only the second individual to receive the award after former Provost Billy Petrie. The honour has also been conferred on the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Speaking after the ceremony, Reid said: “It is a great honour for me to be made an honorary freeman of Argyll and Bute. I know how much local people support me when I am competing throughout the year and I am proud to tell people I meet on my travels this is the area I grew up in.
“I would like to say a huge thanks to everybody in Argyll and Bute, and especially Helensburgh, for all their continued support. I’ll look forward to celebrating this soon with the local people.”
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