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Kirsty Feerick

Mystery hero at Scots bridge leaves emotional hand written notes to save lives

A mystery hero has left inspirational notes to help anyone struggling with mental health issues at a Scots bridge.

Hand written messages were spotted along the David Livingstone bridge in a desperate attempt to save lives.

The emotional gestures urged readers to remember they are 'loved' and to call Samaritans if they felt low.

The emotional gestures urged readers to remember they are 'loved' (Supplied)

One person crossing the bridge said the notes are 'restoring faith in human beings'.

One note said: "Just when a caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

"The moment you're ready to quit is usually the moment right before a miracle happens....

"Call 116-123."

A second note said: "Please stop and think... you are loved."

A third person said: "There can't be any sunshine without a little rain."

"Call Samaritans on 116-123."

Hand written messages were spotted along the David Livingstone bridge (Supplied)

One Scot who was out walking was blown away by the thoughtful notes and shared snaps of the messages online.

They said: "They definitely restored my faith in human beings.

"I only wish I knew who was behind it. It's beautiful.

"In such hard times hopefully it can change someone's mind at their lowest."

If you are feeling low these free helplines are there to helplines available (Supplied)

If you are feeling low these free helplines are there to help when you're feeling down or desperate.

Samaritans – for everyone Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org

The mystery hero plastered the Scots bridge in inspirational notes (Supplied)

You can also call Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight everyday or Papyrus – for people under 35 on 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm, weekends and bank holidays 2pm to 10pm.

Or call Childline – for children and young people under 19 Call 0800 1111 – the number will not show up on your phone bill.

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