The move is part of Team Scotland’s attempt to acknowledge and respect the First Nations peoples of Australia and specifically the Yugambeh people of south-east Queensland.

A decision to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan was taken in 2015 by Gold Coast 2018, with claims it would help to generate awareness and recognise indigenous culture, as well as building respect for traditional land owners.

It is hoped the plan will help to increase understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, in turn increasing respect for the values and heritage of Australia’s First Peoples.

Team Scotland have sought to follow in the organisers' footsteps, with Chef de Mission Jon Doig confirming the collaboration with a local artist.

“When we prepare for each Games, we like to connect with the host country’s culture in the true spirit of the ‘Friendly Games’ and express this in the imagery and branding used within our team area of the Village and for our team hospitality venue, Scotland House,” Doig said.

“Following an introduction from Gold Coast 2018 during our last visit, we have been working with Leeton over recent months to develop a meaningful piece of original artwork, which our design agency Brand Oath can then adapt for use across a range of promotional materials.

“We are thrilled with what he has produced and how it tells the story of our journey to Gold Coast.

“We are looking forward to coming back with our athletes in April and seeing how it beautifully illustrates the connection between our two countries and our enthusiasm for participating in these Games.”

The decision was confirmed during the Gold Coast 2018 Chef de Mission seminar, which is currently ongoing here.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist Lee stated that he had begun his painting journey in early 2013 and he is developing his art continually.

His paintings are both stories that have been told to him and stories of his personal journey.

As part of his collaboration with Team Scotland, Lee has customised a painting to illustrate their story.

“It starts on the far-left hand side of the painting where Team Scotland is assembling their athletes from the north, south, east, and west, where the athletes have been competing for places for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games,” Lee said.

“From that central meeting place the team travels across the ocean to the Gold Coast where the main large meeting place is representing the Commonwealth Games.

“It will be not only a gathering of many people, but will be watched by billions around the world.

“The travel from there is to Scotland House and further north to the Athletes' Village which will be the focal point of the Games, surrounded by athletes from all the many other teams.

“Top left from the main gathering are the many functions and events that will be attended and the far right top corner represents the eight clans of the Yugambeh people acknowledged.

“The bottom right corner represents the many places travelled and visited throughout the duration of the stay.”

“Local Yugambeh elders have expressed gratitude to be acknowledged in this way.”

The artwork has been approved for use in promotional materials to be used by Scotland for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games by the Yugambeh Elders' Advisory Group.