PENISTONE scout Luke Whitehead has been presented with the Queen's Scout Award by adventurer and Chief Scout Bear Grylls.

The Queen's cousin, the Duchess of Gloucester, was also at the ceremony, at Windsor Castle.

The Queen's Scout Award is the highest honour in scouting and is awarded for outstanding personal achievement.

It is open to those aged 16 to 25, who have to undertake a range of challenges, including community work, an expedition in wild country, a residential project in unfamiliar surroundings and learning new skills.

Luke, 19, from Penistone, was among almost 500 to receive the award.