A city centre roof garden could soon become a fruity orchard with the planting of five apple trees.
Business body Aberdeen Inspired broke ground on top of St Nicholas shopping centre, with the help of Plan A, a group set up by Marks and Spencer to help protect the planet by sourcing responsibly, reducing waste and helping communities.
Gary Craig, chief executive of the group, said the new orchard was just one of the projects that would soon be emerging.
He said: “Aberdeen Inspired is passionate about creating a more vibrant and appealing city centre and we believe efforts like this make all the difference to achieving that.
“The roof garden itself is a fantastic example of community groups and businesses coming together to transform an area and make it attractive for all ages and has been received very well so far.
“This alongside the continuation of our floral enhancements, Adopt an Area projects and creative lighting scheme will continue to make a big impact in the city centre.”
Administered by Keep Scotland Beautiful, a member of the RHS Bloom Federation, Beautiful Scotland recognises the efforts of local authorities and communities which work tirelessly to improve their local cities, towns and villages.
Aberdeen Inspired achieved silver gilt status in the competition last year, as well as retaining the crown in the BID category.
Carole Noble, director at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “For half a century, local authorities and communities have been working together and we sometimes forget the massive impact that a clean and green environment has on people. “