A COLLECTION of artwork created by veterans to mark the start of the First World War will be showcased in Glasgow.

To mark the war ­centenary the collection, currently being ­supported by Combat Stress, will go on show at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum between August 2 and November 16.

With more than 830 veterans currently ­being supported in Scotland, the charity's work is as vital today as it was after the First World War.

The pieces displayed in the museum will give visitors an insight into how some members of the Armed Forces are affected by psychological injuries, and how Combat Stress helps them to rebuild their lives.

Veterans from all three Combat Stress treatment centres including Hollybush House in Ayrshire have created works of art, produced over the course of their Occupational Therapy, which will be submitted to the exhibition.

Lee Watson, head of occupational therapy at Hollybush House, said: "An important part of the service we provide to veterans during their treatment process is creativity through occupational therapy.

"Embracing imagination and working on different art projects results in a positive impact on mental health and allows Veterans the opportunity to find peace and relax.

"We are delighted to work with such a ­renowned and highly regarded art gallery, Kelvingrove, and look forward to showcasing the hard work of our Veterans."

Combat Stress was founded in 1919 and has supported more than 100,000 veterans.

The exhibition is free to enter.

For more information visit www. glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove or call 0141 276 9599.

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