Ireland and Scotland are often credited as the cradles of red hair. With about 10% of Ireland's population and 6% of Scotland's sporting the striking shade, it's easy to see why the stereotype exists.

Our readers dig into what makes someone – or thing – a redhead, and speculate as to what might make red fur useful ...

It's no secret people with red hair get more than their fair share ... spoke to BBC Radio Scotland's Kaye Adams: "He took me along because he was worried I was going to get picked on in school ...

Results from Scotland's Red Squirrels 2017 survey show that their ... When a squirrel visits a feeder box, a sticky tab collects some of its hair, which can then be identified under a microscope.