Green spaces in East Renfrewshire have scooped international recognition for their clean, safe, and well-maintained parks.

Rouken Glen Park and Whitelee Windfarm were honoured with the Green Flag Award for 2024 by Keep Scotland Beautiful.

The award supports the opportunities that green spaces provide for exercise, improving mental well-being, and providing safe areas for play.

Rouken Glen Park has brought the award home for 14 consecutive years.

Meanwhile, Whitelee Windfarm, managed by Scottish Power Renewables, has won for four years in a row.

This year's winners of green spaces are managed by diverse groups including local authorities, community groups, universities, and other organisations.

Jamie Ormiston, training and accreditation coordinator at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: "Congratulations to our winners in East Renfrewshire.

"Receiving this prestigious award recognises all the hard work that has gone into maintaining and managing these precious green open spaces.

“What is most pleasing is the number of consecutive winners we have once again, showcasing the parks’ longevity and desire to continually be a welcoming and environmentally friendly place for all.

“Scotland is facing a biodiversity crisis, but these green spaces provide a space for everyone to reconnect with nature and I encourage everyone to do just that this summer.

“Green spaces are so important for our physical and mental wellbeing and it’s fantastic to see such a wide range of parks and green spaces across the entire length of the country.”

Across Scotland, 80 green spaces received a Green Flag Award this year.