Christmas was made a little brighter for Glasgow's homeless thanks to the kindness of a Scots school girl.
Ellie Devlin saved her pocked money all year to buy a pair of Apple Air Pods over the festive season.
After seeing more and more people sleeping rough, the 12-year-old decided to use the cash to help those left fortunate.
Ellie, from Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, spent her savings on warm clothing, food and toiletries and made up mini survival packs to hand out to the homeless in Glasgow city centre.
Her gran, Catherine Devine, 55, told the Daily Record Ellie's family couldn't be more proud.
She said: "Ellie has such a kind nature.
"She saw the amount of homeless people in the city and wanted to give back to the community.
"We're so proud of her."
On Saturday Ellie headed to the city's Argyle Street and handed over a dozen parcels filled with hats, scarves, gloves, socks, wipes, hankies, water, snacks and sweets - all bought with her own pocket money.
"People were so grateful and told Ellie she was a wonderful girl," Catherine added.
"One woman even started crying."
Looking to 2020, Catherine thinks this is just the beginning for Ellie.
She said: "Ellie's already been talking about how people aren't just homeless over Christmas.
"She's thinking about next year and what else she can do to help."
Earlier this week we told how a plush Glasgow hair salon opened its doors to homeless people in a gesture to say “We care”.
Nineteen in Glasgow provided those who visited the salon with a stylish new look, warm clothing and food.
Scores of homeless men and women went to the Wilson Street salon after a leaflet campaign.
Salon owners plan to run the event four times a year, following its success.
Every 18 minutes a household becomes homeless in Scotland, according to charity Shelter Scotland.
That means 38 Scots kids become homeless every day.
For more information on how you can help the homeless in your area visit the Shelter Scotland website.
