Every year, athletes from around Scotland and the UK to compete in the Blair Atholl event, which consists of four gruelling events — the log lift, the farmers’ walk, the van lift, and the famous McGlashan stones.

A former St John’s High School pupil and graduate of the University of Abertay, Colin said he was looking forward to his big day.

“My ambition is to one day make it to the World’s Strongest Man. I’ll just have to wait and see, but for now I’d be happy with the title of Scotland’s strongest police officer!”