Perth’s reputation as the Fair City was put in the spotlight by the judging of an environmental award.
Two independent judges visited to assess the city for this year’s Beautiful Scotland Awards.
Over the past year, volunteers from local charity Beautiful Perth and its partners have dedicated their time to making Perth a pleasant place to live, work and visit.
The organisers say success in the prestigious Beautiful Scotland Awards would be a reward for their hard work and a major boost for Perth itself.
“Our volunteers and partners have done so much for Perth this year,” said Beautiful Perth chairman John Summers.
“We are out all-year-round, in all weathers, planting floral displays, helping with community projects and tackling problems like litter.
“We were over the moon when we won a gold medal at last year’s Britain in Bloom awards, and we’d love to match that in the Scottish competition this year.”
After touring the city and taking in the heather collection at the Riverside Park, the judges were met by Provost Liz Grant who hosted a lunch at the Royal George Hotel.
Joining the judges were Beautiful Perth volunteers, sponsors, partners and supporters.
“It has been wonderful to accompany the Beautiful Perth judges today and to see first-hand the efforts of all the hard work done by the volunteers to make the area look attractive to visitors,” said the provost.
The judges assess three themes horticultural achievement, community participation and environmental responsibility.
Communities can win gold, silver gilt, silver or bronze medals in their categories and the awards will be announced at a ceremony, hosted by Perth and Kinross Council, at Perth Concert Hall in September.
The overall winner receives the much sought-after Rosebowl Trophy, and there are discretionary awards for outstanding performance in areas such as biodiversity, tourism and community involvement.