Perth will become the first city in Scotland to host the Knife Angel, a giant statue made of confiscated blades used to warn against the dangers of violence and aggressive behaviour.
Made from 100,000 seized weapons, the 8.2 metre-tall (27 feet) Knife Angel was created by the British Ironworks Centre and has been on display in towns across England and Wales.
It will be first time the statue has been displayed north of the border.
The statue will be displayed outside Perth Museum on King Edward Street throughout December.
Perth and Kinross Council leader Grant Laing said: "There isn't a community in Scotland that hasn't been touched by knife crime.
"The consequences of violence can be devastating to individuals, families and communities.
"Having The Knife Angel in Perth will be a powerful reminder not only of the harm knife crime causes, but that we all need to work to change the culture that enables such violence in our streets and even in our homes."
Throughout December, schools in Perth and Kinross will be visiting the Knife Angel working on projects relating to violence and knife crime.
Perth and Kinross Provost Xander McDade said: "The Knife Angel is an imposing and important work that reminds us all of the terrible harm knife crime can cause.
"I am proud to be able to welcome it to Perth and I am sure its message will resonate with people not just in Perth and Kinross but across Scotland as a whole."
The statue will be lit up at night and a photographic competition will run throughout December, asking people to share photographs of the statue in position in Perth.
A Book of Condolences remembering the victims of knife crime will also be available to sign throughout December.
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