MORE than 1000 teenagers have completed an award scheme set up in honour of murdered Celtic fan Mark Scott.

The programme, which encourages youngsters from different social, religious and cultural backgrounds across Glasgow to work together on community projects, was launched following the 16-year-old's violent death in 1995.

Mark had his throat slashed by knife thug Jason Campbell, then 23, as the fan walked home with friends along London Road after a game at Celtic Park.

The murder led to the creation of anti-biogtry charity Nil by Mouth and The Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award.

This week 200 young people, aged between 16 and 18, were presented with the award at Glasgow's Radisson SAS Hotel, taking the total number of teenagers who have completed the scheme to more than 1000.

Sponsored by learning charity The Outward Bound Trust, the youngsters spend five days at the Trust's centre, Outward Bound Loch Eil, near Fort William.

Martin Davidson, head of Outward Bound's Metro centre, said: "The people who take part in this award are given the tools to boost their confidence, help them work together and prepare them for the world of work.

"I cannot over emphasise the impact that taking part in the award can have on young peoples lives."