The number of people in Scotland whose death was caused by alcohol remains at a high level, with the largest number of deaths in 15 years.

The latest figures from National Records of Scotland, external (NRS) show 1,277 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2023.

This was one death more than the previous year, which was the highest number since 2008.

Male deaths increased to 861 and again accounted for about two thirds of alcohol-specific deaths. Female deaths decreased by 24 deaths to 416.