AN EAST Lothian businessman has made history as the first-ever winner of the Scottish Children’s Lottery jackpot.

David Bell, along with one other winner, was first to match all five numbers on his ticket since the new lottery was launched in October last year.

David, 67, was invited to the STV studios in Glasgow to meet presenter Jennifer Reoch and to celebrate his £25,000 win.

David, who is involved with DMB Property Consultants at Beanston, between Haddington and East Linton, said: “I was just sitting at my computer on Sunday and I thought: 'Well, I’ll do five lines on that'.

“Then I got a phone call on Monday. I couldn’t believe it.

“It’s only a pound a line but you’re also helping children in Scotland."

The weekly online lottery was launched to raise money for children in Scotland, with proceeds helping to make a difference to those who need it most.

Charities that support children in Scotland can apply online for funding.

Each week, the winning numbers are drawn live on television, with a £25,000 jackpot and raffle prizes up for grabs.

David, who has lived in the county for more than 50 years, was delighted to win but had no grand plans for his money just yet.

He told the Courier he had paid off credit card debts but had not thought beyond that of anything in particular to spend the money on.

Former Miss Scotland Jennifer added: “Congratulations to David on being one of our very first jackpot winners.

“Playing the Scottish Children’s Lottery is a great way to help raise funds for children across Scotland – a fun and exciting game with a chance to win big every week while helping to make a real difference in the lives of children across the country.”

The money raised by the Scottish Children’s Lottery supports good causes in Scotland based on four key themes: early years’ intervention; education and health; employment, skills and employability; and community development and citizenship.