Hoy, who has six Olympic gold medals - two from London 2012 - making him Britain's greatest Olympian, will then be given the freedom of the city during a private ceremony at the Assembly Rooms at about 15:00, watched by 500 invited guests.

BBC: Sir Chris Hoy

In Salt Lake City he is aiming to become the first winter Olympian to win four consecutive golds in the same individual event.

BBC: Legend of the luge