A Scottish author’s poignant tale of generosity and kindness has raised £2,262 to help the homeless.

Angela Proctor’s story of a little dog who guards a rough sleeper was shown as an animated festive film - Arthur’s Christmas Tale - in independent cinemas across the country last December including The Grosvenor Picture Theatre in the city’s Ashton Lane.

It was initially created as a poem to raise awareness of homelessness and kindness for schoolchildren participating in a charity sleep-in.

The poem is about Arthur, the dog, who watches over his homeless master sleeping rough on cardboard in the snow.

When Arthur meets the cold-hearted Jack Frost, who despises Christmas, he wins over the Scrooge-like stranger, giving him his only possession, a shiny white bone, demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas.

The poem gained so much acknowledgment and love that Ms Proctor, from Glasgow’s East End, decided to convert it into a short film to raise funds against homelessness.

She said: "The message really seems to have resonated with audiences and I’m thrilled that this simple story of kindness has elicited such a response from cinemagoers.

"I’d like to thank everyone who put their hand in their pocket at a time of year which can be a strain on finances. It is enormously appreciated.”

Viewers had an opportunity to donate to Shelter Scotland through a QR code or collection tins at cinemas from Oban to Dumfries and Galloway.

Sharryn McKelvie, senior community fundraising area manager at Shelter Scotland, said: "Angela came up with a wonderful initiative which has really touched people and we’re most grateful for the support of all those who donated.

"We can’t fight the threat of homelessness alone and it helps immensely to know that others want to do their bit to try to alleviate the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and society.”

Recent data indicates that as of March 31 2023, there were 15,039 households in temporary accommodation, and 9,595 of them children.

Between April 2022 and March 2023, 32,242 households became homeless which equates to a household losing their home every 16 minutes.

In making the film, Ms Proctor collaborated with Glasgow-based independent animation studio Clubhouse Animations and StrangeWorx Productions with a wish to support local aspiring Scottish companies.