Adventurer Molly Turnbull conquered new heights last week when she was crowned our overall Young Scot of 2023 by First Minister Humza Yousaf.
The 18-year-old, who trekked to Everest Base Camp earlier this year and helped raise more than £15,000 for the Polar Academy, received a standing ovation at our glittering festival-themed ceremony.
After accepting the award Molly, who completed the gruelling 130km 17,598ft climb last month, told how the charity, which offers vulnerable children the chance to take part in an Arctic expedition, had brought her out of her shell and changed her outlook on life.
