Edinburgh wins awards

Edinburgh has scooped two awards as part of a national campaign to discover the most clean,sustainable and beautiful communities in Scotland.

Beautiful Scotland presented the trophies at an awards ceremony in Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall on 17 September.

Edinburgh received the coveted City Award for the first time.

The High Flats Village Trophy went to residents of Hailesland Park in Edinburgh – a Council-supported community-run project. The judges who visited Edinburgh ommended the city for ‘a very high standard of horticulture and cleanliness,despite the poor weather and the pressure of tourism.”

The floral clock was praised for its high standard, along with Princes St Gardens, while judges also praised the recent opening of the gardens at St Andrew Square.

David Jamieson, the Council’s parks and greenspace manager, said: “We are delighted to receive these awards.

“We have been working hard alongside communities to keep our public areas clean, green and beautiful.

“The work of neighbourhood teams has also contributed to street cleanliness and the lack of dog fouling, which has made an impact on our scores.”