Scotland's national chef has unveiled a list of top tips to help Scots cook in a more environmentally friendly way.

MasterChef winner Gary Maclean is teaming up with the Scottish Government as part of a national campaign to combat climate change.

Mr Maclean, who was named the country's first national chef last year, is urging Scots to make small changes to make their kitchens greener.

The latest Scottish Household Survey revealed that 55% of Scots view climate change as an immediate and urgent problem.

A new government campaign Greener Scotland is raising awareness of how making greener lifestyle changes is easier than many people think.

Actions such as washing clothes at 30C, leaving the car behind for shorter journeys and turning down thermostat dials by one degree can all make a difference, says Greener Scotland.

A report last year found that household waste accounts for 57% of Scotland's carbon impact from waste despite it only amounting to a quarter of the Scottish total.

Mr Maclean, who won the BBC cooking show in 2016 and is also a senior lecturer at City of Glasgow College, revealed his nine top tips for greener, less wasteful kitchens:

Mr Maclean said: "Tackling climate change isn't about a huge lifestyle overhaul. Small, simple and easy changes make all the difference.

"They also save you money and help the environment.

"Often, it's about going back to basics - buy loose fruit and veg instead of packaged, plan your meals ahead for the week or freeze leftovers to cut down on food waste.

"Every little change adds up to make Scotland a cleaner, greener place to live."

The Scottish Household Survey highlighted that 56% of Scottish households are now disposing of their food waste in compost bins provided by councils, a figure that has more than doubled since 2012.

But Zero Waste Scotland estimates that Scottish households still throw out 600,000 tonnes of food each year, 60% of which is avoidable.

The estimated cost of this to people in Scotland is £1.1bn each year - the equivalent of £460 per household.

Environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: "We can already see the impact that climate change is making on the world.

"That's why the Scottish Government is committed to reducing Scotland's impact on the environment.

"Greener living will help to make Scotland a better place to be - cleaner air, warmer homes, less noise and pollution, as well as better health and fitness for everyone.

"By making simple everyday lifestyle changes today, we will go a long way towards helping Scotland fight the serious consequences of climate change.

"Everyone has a part to play."