Green spaces across North Yorkshire have been recognised for their beauty and community value.
Parks and gardens across the region have received top honours in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards, which celebrate environmental improvement and horticultural excellence.
The awards were announced at a ceremony in Tadcaster on Thursday, September 24, recognising the efforts of council teams and volunteers in creating vibrant, welcoming green spaces.
Councillor Malcolm Taylor, North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for parks and grounds, said: "We would like to congratulate the hard work of our parks team as well as volunteer groups who dedicate their time to keep green spaces tidy.
"The annual awards encourage and develop community spirit and civic pride whilst promoting responsibility for planting, cleanliness and maintenance.
"In turn, this can boost the local economy through increased tourism, encourages voluntary work and cooperation between community groups, and helps to address issues such as sustainability, recycling, minimising waste and energy conservation."
Valley Gardens in Harrogate, Knaresborough Castle, and Peasholm Park in Scarborough were among the sites awarded platinum.
Gold awards went to Ripon Spa Gardens and Friary Gardens in Richmond.
Yorkshire in Bloom is the regional body representing the Britain in Bloom campaign, which is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
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