People across South Ayrshire came together to take positive action as part of an environmental charity’s latest campaign.

Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual Spring Clean took place between Friday, March 15 and Sunday, April 28, with no fewer than 88 organised in South Ayrshire alone.

More than 45,000 people from across Scotland joined forces to take part in litter picks, gather data, and to raise awareness of the country’s litter emergency.

Barry Fisher, chief executive at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Although 90 per cent of people agree litter is a problem across our beautiful country, what is inspiring is just how many thousands of people have played their part and enthusiastically joined a litter picking event.

“I’d sincerely like to thank everyone across Argyll and Bute who took part, giving up their time and showing just how much they care about keeping Scotland beautiful.

“Your commitment to tackling the litter emergency is extremely appreciated.”

Across Scotland the volunteer efforts included 567 litter picks with businesses; 357 litter picks on beaches, rivers, and canals; 967 litter picks led by community groups; 399 litter picks involving schools, young people and educators.

The number of participants in this year’s Spring Clean increased by 15,000 people from last year.

Spring Clean Scotland is Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual challenge to tackle Scotland’s litter emergency.

The effort follows the publication of the Scottish Litter Survey which found that seven in 10 people believe litter is a problem locally and 85 per cent of people want to see more efforts to prevent litter in their area.

Find out more about our Keep Scotland Beautiful’s work on litter at www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/litter.