NATO warships docked in Glasgow as part of a routine operation to replenish and engage with the city.
Three vessels from Standing Nato Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), including HMCS Ville De Quebec, HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen, and FGS Rhoen, arrived in Scotland for a short port visit before returning to operational duties.
The stopover was the first since the group's flagship transitioned from FGS Sachsen to HMCS Ville De Quebec.
This change saw the UK-led battle staff, commanded by Commodore Maryla Ingham of the Royal Navy, move to a second Partner Nation’s Ship.
Commodore Ingham said: "I am truly touched by the warm welcome the Task Group have received here in Glasgow.
"The hospitality shown by the Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow and all those who have engaged with our sailors has been exceptional.
"A special thanks must also go to Rangers Football Club for hosting 100 Nato sailors at their ground for a match."
The visit included a civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers, hosted by Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren.
Commodore Ingham also welcomed city representatives aboard the flagship for a force reception, where guests met crew members and discussed the integration of partner Nations and Nato's collective defence and maritime security.
Following the stop, the ships resumed operations to assure maritime access, to uphold the freedom of navigation, to safeguard vital sea lines of communications, to protect critical infrastructure and to provide deterrence and defence.
Commodore Ingham said: "This visit has provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the enduring links between Nato, our partner nations and the local community.
"This port stop is particularly significant as it marks the first visit since the transfer of the SNMG1 Flagship from FGS Sachsen to HMCS Ville De Quebec.
"Our ability to operate effectively across allied ships, crews and command structures is a powerful example of the alliance’s unity and adaptability."
