Dumfries green spaces retain Green Flag Award
dailyrecord.co.ukTwo green spaces in Dumfries have once again been presented with a Green Flag Award. The Crichton, managed by The Crichton Trust, has won for the third successive year and Dock Park, managed by the council, has received an award for the 11th consecutive year.
Administered in Scotland by Keep Scotland Beautiful, the Green Flag Award supports the opportunities that green spaces provide to enable exercise, improve mental wellbeing and provide safe spaces for play Jamie Ormiston, training and accreditation co-ordinator at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Congratulations to all the winners in Dumfries. “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.” A total of 80 green spaces in Scotland have won a Green Flag Award for 2024.
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