Perthshire locals have helped bring one of its most-loved walking routes back to life.
Since July 2017, improvements have been made to Perth Lade with a £50,000 investment from Perth and Kinross Council.
The work has been done by a team led by Community Greenspace Partnership officer Kirsty Scott.
In partnership with community groups across the area, the path and ancient waterway has seen a major overhaul.
Stretching from Inveralmond to the city centre, the Lade has been hit by litter, graffiti and anti-social behaviour over the years.
However, locals have taken action over the last year to save the lade from destruction.
So far, dangerous trees have been taken down, fences have been repaired, graffiti removed and regular litter picks have taken place.
Children from the City of Perth Early Childhood Centre have also been involved, designing litter campaign posters which are now installed along the path.
The children also planted a flower bed near Rae Place that was vandalised and had to be removed.
The community greenspace team will hold their annual Lade Action Day in October.
They hope to bring locals together for a huge litter pick after a mass amount was gathered at last year’s event.
A spokesperson for Community Greenspace Partnership said: “We are delighted with the work and progress so far and believe that this is the beginning of a great community partnership.
“While our operations team and community volunteers do a great job, they are often faced with reoccurring litter, fly-tipping and vandalism.
“While we are committed to working on this with the resources we have available, we are reliant on the support and involvement of those who love the lade.”
SNP councillor Dave Doogan said: “I would encourage the public to take a walk along it and see the tremendous difference from what we think is there.
“If you are lucky you will see Tulloch Primary School’s painted stones, if you are very lucky you will see some wild flowers and if you are exceptionally lucky you will see our kingfisher.”
