THE Christmas post service by Scouts in Clackmannanshire has been proving popular with stamps selling fast.

The young people, who are preparing to complete deliveries before the holiday, are reminding people tat the last postal collection is next Wednesday, December 18, at 5pm.

Post boxes, placed in various local shops, will be collected at the above time so deliveries can begin.

To use the Scout Christmas post, visit RD McFarlane Opticians, Morgan’s Hairdresser, Anna’s Larder, Orlandi’s or G McFarlane Jewellers in Alloa.

For Alva, head to the Bottle Shop or Nicols Optician.

Folks in Clackmannan can use the service at the development trust in the town hall or at A&T Food.

Brian Devlin’s and Dollar Deli and Mona’s Coffee Shop in Muckhart are also selling Scout stamps.

In Kincardine, head to the library on Marco’s Kitchen – while folks in Menstrie can use the post at Holm Pharmacy.

If in Sauchie, Lindsay & Gilmour, Pompee Road Newsagent and Sauchie CAP are available.

Tron Café in Tullibody also boasts a Scout post box while Tillicoultry residents can access the service at TA Mack Pharmacy or at the Ben Cleuch Centre.