Nicola Sturgeon 'overwhelmed' by 50th birthday wishes from across Scotland

Cards and flowers have been sent to the First Minister from Scots.

Nicola Sturgeon has taken to social media to thank the nation for the 50th birthday wishes she has received.

She posted: “To say I’m overwhelmed by all the cards, flowers and good wishes I have received from across the country for my (ahem) 50th birthday, would be an understatement.”