The kindest areas in Scotland have been named, according to new research.
The Outer Hebrides is officially the most caring area, boasting the highest number of charities per 100,000 people and some of the lowest carbon emissions in the country.
The research, by care experts Guardian Carers, used the latest data from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency), the ONS, and Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to explore recycling rates, the number of registered charities and the kilotons of CO2 emitted per square Kilometre in Scotland, in order to discover which Scottish region is the most caring of all.