A north-east youngster has penned a song she hopes will help victims of bullying cope with their experience.
Albyn School pupil Olivia Douglas came up with the music and lyrics of Why to coincide with Anti-Bullying Week.
The 11-year-old, from the west end of Aberdeen, has now uploaded a video of her performing the song online to share her message with the world.
Olivia said: “Bullying is horrible and it is really sad to think how it makes people feel. It is an important issue for children.
“I wanted to write a song that explains what it does to people and how it’s important for those who have been bullied to be brave and know they can get through it.
“I think it’s important children aren’t scared to speak out about bullying and I hope my song can mean something to people going through it.”
Olivia is a keen performer and has ambitions to be a singer and actress.
She has already taken to the stage at His Majesty’s Theatre in Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat, and Annie.
She is also a member of Stagecoach and the Aberdeen Youth Music and Theatre.
Her mother Cristina Douglas said: “We are incredibly proud of Olivia. This is a beautiful song that she has been entirely responsible for and it’s incredibly emotive for such a young girl.
“Listening to the lyrics really helps us as adults understand bullying from a child’s perspective and why it is vital we are aware and can be there to offer our love, support and guidance.”
Olivia plans to donate all profits from the song, which will be available for download, to an anti-bullying charity.