North Lanarkshire Council has worked in partnership with community groups, churches and other organisations to provide warm, welcome places for people to use to meet friends or just get out of the house for a while.

The majority offer free coffee and tea and public toilets.

“During the winter it can be more difficult to get out and about and, for many people, that can lead to feeling lonely and isolated from friends, family and neighbours,” said Council Leader Jim Logue.

"Our community drop-in points offer everyone a place locally where everyone can feel welcome. People can meet up with others for a chat, do homework or study, or just enjoy some time away from their home.”

A map is available online of all the drop-in points, their opening hours and facilities.