Dundee has been named top city in this year’s Britain in Bloom beating Norwich and Oxford.
The city took home the overall City Category at the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom Awards.
Judges also gave Dundee a silver gilt award and noted that the quality of green spaces in the city was exceptional and they were well maintained.
During a three-and-a-half hour tour of the city back in August, judges visited Dundee University’s Botanic Garden, the Ninewells Community Garden, Bonnie Dundee’s Planters at the Science Centre and Union Street, the Waterfront Project, City Square, the Overgate, Baxter Park, Duntrune Community Garden, Queen Street Wildflower Garden and Barnhill Rock Garden.
Dundee City Council environment convener Councillor Craig Melville said it was a “tremendous honour” to win the award.
“Many months of work went into Dundee’s entry and I would particularly like to thank all the staff and partners that have been involved.
“We are delighted that these efforts have been recognised with this prestigious award.”
Dundee University also picked up the environment award for its recycling efforts.
Trudy Cunningham, environment and sustainability officer at the university, said: “This is fantastic news and great recognition for the efforts the university has made over the past few years to improve our environmental sustainability.
“We work extremely hard to conserve energy and reduce waste and we source locally and responsibly wherever possible.
“We have an increasing recycling rate, currently recycling approximately 70% of waste, and over the past year we have created five new external recycling points.
“Ten per cent of our staff cycle to work and we have increased cycle parking by more than 500% while the university’s vehicle fleet is now over 40% electric.
“The campus is also home to 1,000 trees, two wildflower areas and an orchard.
“It is something we take very seriously as we know we can make a significant difference.
“To be rewarded for that and collect a Britain in Bloom award is a real boost,” she said.
The council has an ongoing campaign to motivate city residents to help in the effort to prevent litter, dog fouling, chewing gum, fly-tipping and graffiti from blighting neighbourhoods, Take Pride in Your City.