Communities across the north-east are vying to be named the region’s friendliest by a local children’s charity.
Cash for Kids has narrowed its search for the happiest street in Aberdeen city and shire to four in Portlethen, Stonehaven, Turriff and Torry.
Each community has now been tasked with raising as much money as possible for the charity in the coming months, with the most successful winning a street party.
The Happy Street project aims to foster community spirit as well as raise funds for sick, disabled and disadvantaged youngster under the age of 18 in the area.
The party prize will be staged on Sunday, August 21 and feature entertainer Lisa Lollipop, magician Gary Seagraves and the Denis Law Streetsport team.
Food and drink will be provided by Eat on the Green, the Store Farm Shop and Summerhouse Drinks; with music by local radio DJs.
Cash for Kids charity manager, Michelle Ferguson, said: “It is often reported that Britain is losing its sense of community spirit, but these four groups show it is alive and kicking in neighbourhoods across the north-east.
“We are really excited to be working with each of the finalists, supporting them with ideas and advice as they set out to raise as much money as possible for Cash for Kids.
“All of the money raised will benefit children here in the north-east.”
All of the money raised by the four groups will be used to fulfil grant applications in the charity’s next funding round, submissions for which must be made by Friday, July 29.