ONE of the world's deadliest and most sophisticated warships has returned to the Clyde.

HMS Duncan was the last of the six Type 45 destroyers to be built on the Clyde.

More than a year after she sailed out of Glasgow on her delivery voyage to Portsmouth, the 7350 tonnes warship and her 180-strong crew were invited back for the city's First World War commemorations.

And yesterday the destroyer glided back up the Clyde, before docking at Yorkhill Quay, near the Riverside Museum and a stone's throw from BAE's Govan shipyard, where she was built.

HMS Duncan will welcome the public aboard tomorrow through to Sunday, to tour the ship and chat to her crew, between 10am and 4pm.

And on Monday her crew and officers will join dignitaries and VIPs for the First World War commemorations, held at Glasgow Cathedral and George Square, to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War.

Prime Minister David Cameron, First Minister Alex Salmond and Prince Charles will be among leading figures attending the city's ceremonies.

HMS Duncan's captain, James Stride said: "It is an honour to play a small role in this poignant remembrance of the bloody conflict and all those who fought for our country, many of whom fell in so doing."