A Bearsden pupil has won a charity's Christmas card competition.

Niamh Avart's winning letter will be featured in Age Scotland’s Friendship Service Christmas cards.

The Bearsden Primary School student won the challenge, organised by housebuilder Robertson Homes.

The letter will be included in the cards being sent to people on the charity's Friendship Service, which helps isolated people feel better by listening, offering support, and letting them know that someone cares and the Comradeship Service, which helps ensure older veterans stay connected with their community through regular group calls.

Niamh also received a £50 prize for their work about the magic of being a child at Christmas.

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Sharon Spinelli, sales and marketing director at Robertson Homes, said: “Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for many of our older community and it was heart-warming to see how all the children at Bearsden Primary School understood how people can feel spending the festive period alone.

“Niamh’s letter made it very clear that there are always people in the community who think about others and I am sure their letter will bring a smile to the faces of those who read it.”

Patrick Prunty, teacher at Bearsden Primary School, said: “My class absolutely loved writing the letters for the Age Scotland Christmas cards.

"They put a lot of effort into making them personal and adding a bit of festive cheer to those who read them. I am very proud of Niamh and the rest of the class for their very touching messages."