Janey backs bin campaign
Buddies visiting beauty spots this summer are being reminded to bin their rubbish or take it home.
The warning comes from comedian Janey Godley who is backing the new Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign.
Dubbed Scotland is Stunning – Let’s Keep It That Way, the initiative raises awareness of the harm caused by littering to the environment, wildlife and children.
Janey said:“It’s no secret that I love Scotland and all the goings on, and I don’t understand why people would want to destroy our wee beauty spots with their rubbish.
“When I’m taking my wee sausage dog out for a walk or dragging my daughter on a day trip, I don’t want to be dodging coffee cups, plastic water bottles or sandwich packets.
“Take your rubbish home with you or bin it, ye’ve been tellt!”.
Keep Scotland Beautiful is urging people to leave the place they are visiting exactly how they found it as trips to scenic spots are expected to increase in the coming months.
It also comes as research carried out by Zero Waste Scotland reveals that most people - 89 per cent - see litter as a problem in their area.
Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland, said: “Visitors to green and rural areas will be keen to make up for lost time and we don’t blame them.
“We’re joining forces with brilliant partners once again to remind everyone to respect our hills, lochs, parks, and woodlands.
“Now is the time to enjoy the great outdoors but please leave Scotland as stunning as it was when you found it.”