Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group and members of the Glasgow-based association recently visited the Erskine hospital’s specialist dementia unit.

Warrant Officer 2 Wayne Sear handed over a cheque for £400 to staff at the home to enable them to buy a sensory board, which is an invaluable aid for patients suffering from dementia.

WO2 Sear, who was accompanied by WO2 Graham Guy and Colour Sergeant Gary Watford, said: “It’s a privilege to work along our former Royal Marines colleagues in the RMA in raising money for such a worthwhile cause, especially one supporting veterans in Scotland.”