Young people in Falkirk who have been in foster care have praised a Christmas advert for giving hope to youngsters who are having a hard time and showing "that there are still people out there who care".
This year's festive advert from John Lewis - featuring a dad struggling to improve his skateboarding skills for a very special reason - has come at a vital time for councils across Scotland as they face a national shortage of foster carers.
And it is hoped it could encourage more people to come forward to become foster carers.
