A NEW tourist trail has been launched across Scotland which includes locations with links to characters from children’s books.

Harry Potter, Peter Rabbit and Peter Pan are among the stories which have connections along the route.

VisitScotland’s Scotland’s Storybook Trail will also include bookshops and festivals.

Marc Lambert, chief executive of Scottish Book Trust, said: “Scotland has a rich history of iconic literary characters, created or inspired by its places and people.

“Visiting locations with a special connection to favourite stories or figures is a real thrill for fans of any age, and Scotland’s Storybook Trail is packed with superb suggestions.

“Now is the perfect time to take a trip round our beautiful country and enjoy again, or for the first time, some of the greatest Scottish stories ever told and the places where the creative spark started