More than 6,500 free books have been given to children across Glasgow.

The Wheatley Foundation has been providing free books through its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

The foundation, part of the Wheatley Group, ensures that high-quality, age-appropriate books are sent directly to the homes of children under five.

Since November last year, the Wheatley Foundation has supported 572 children from disadvantaged families and gifted 6,568 books to communities in Glasgow, the east, and south of Scotland.

Professor Paddy Gray OBE, chair of the Wheatley Foundation, said: "Access to books and early reading experiences are crucial for a child's development.

"Our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides children with the resources they need to thrive and encourages regular family time too."

Children across Scotland have received more than 38,000 free books since the partnership began in 2016.

By delivering books directly to children, the foundation aims to bridge the educational gap and support parents in creating a nurturing reading environment at home.

Ashleigh Clark, a Wheatley Homes Glasgow tenant who lives in Craigton with her two sons, Lomond, four, and Leathan, two, said: "My children each receive a book, and it’s brought them so much joy in reading.

"They both love a little bedtime story, which has become a special bonding time for our family.

"We’ve been receiving the books for about six months now, and they’ve made such a positive difference."

Families benefiting from this programme include tenants of Wheatley Homes Glasgow, Wheatley Homes East, Wheatley Homes South, and Loretto, as well as customers supported by Wheatley Care.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was set up by the singer in 1995, helping children in the United Kingdom, Ireland, US, Canada, and Australia.

Nearly 200 million free books have been donated by the country music legend.