Celtic are to take part in a special fundraising match to mark the 50th anniversary of a lifeboat tragedy that left 15 children without a father.

Five men lost their lives on January 21, 1970, when the Fraserburgh lifeboat was overturned by a freak wave in gale-force conditions while escorting a Danish fishing vessel to safety.

Around 13,000 people attended the joint funeral of those who perished.

Three months later, a Celtic team - including members of the 1967 Lisbon Lions and led by manager Jock Stein - travelled to Bellslea Park for a charity match in memory of those who lost their lives.

The likes of Billy McNeill, Jimmy Johnstone, Bobby Lennox and Bobby Murdoch lined the pitch not long before their European Cup Final against Feyenoord in Milan's San Siro Stadium.

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Around 6500 braved the elements to watch the match that day, raising around £2000 for the disaster fund.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the tragic events, Celtic have once again agreed to take part in a fundraising match to aid local causes, including the RNLI Fraserburgh.

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: "Clearly we have a very close connection to the tragic events of 1970, with Jock Stein and the club ensuring in 1970 that the local disaster fund was supported. 

"We know for many in the local area that these events will still cause hurt and pain even after 50 years.

"However, after discussions with Fraserburgh FC we felt that once again we should mark this anniversary year, come together and pay our respects to those who were lost and their families". 

Further match details will be announced in due course.