Communities rewarded for hard work

THE success of community groups has been recognised at the annual Beautiful Scotland awards.

The ceremony, hosted by Fife Council, celebrated the work in communities to help deliver environmental improvements.

A total of 13 category winners, with 11 additional discretionary awards and the overall rosebowl award, were presented.

The volunteers of East Haven Together i n Angus received a gold medal certificate and were first overall in the coastal village category.

Gold awards were also given to Cupar in Bloom, Dunfermline Delivers, Growing Kirkcaldy and Beautiful Perth.

Silver awards went to Monifieth Eco Force and Dunfermline i n Bloom. A silver gilt was given to Bonnie Dundee, Broughty Ferry in Bloom, Inverflora and Visit Falkland.

Dundee Flower and Food Festival received the David Welch Memorial Award for Something Special.

Dundee City Council neighbourhood resources convener Councillor Kevin Cordell said: “The festival is a superb example of the council working in partnership with organisations to provide an entertaining weekend. It would not be possible without the efforts of the people who work behind the scenes and I would like to thank them for their dedication.”

Beautiful Scotland is managed by Keep Scotland Beautiful, a member of the RHS Bloom Federation.