Woman who gave up hairdressing has become Scotland’s first modern apprentice - of boat building

A young woman who gave up a career hairdressing has become Scotland’s first modern apprentice - in the centuries old craft of boat building.

Edel McCarthy, 22, from Paisley, Renfrewshire was training to be a hairdresser but left it behind to pursue a career in the typically male-dominated industry of boat building.

Edel admitted the move from a salon to a wood workshop building boats was a big change but said she enjoys the practical work.