The Organic Growers of Fairlie is continuing to unearth accolades as its evergreen reputation continues to soar.

The village green-fingered brigade behind the successful community garden in Pier Road lifted the 'It's your Neighbourhood' accolade at a prestigious ceremony,

The plush ceremony in Stirling recognises the tireless efforts of volunteers to improve their local environment.

Indeed, the organic growers have plenty to celebrate as they host the Fairlie fireworks display on Saturday November 5, with the event starting at 7pm, before the fireworks sparkle at 8pm.

The Organic Growers of Fairlie also received a certificate of distinction marking the group's continued progress over the years.

More than 200 people gathered at the awards event to commemorate the hard work of volunteers in helping to clean up community spaces.

Lindsay Montgomery CBE, Chair of the Board of Charity Trustees for Keep Scotland Beautiful, commented: “I would like to congratulate all of the recipients of the 2016 It's Your Neighbourhood award and thank them for their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment.

“These awards are designed to celebrate community effort to improve local environments Scotland-wide. From litter picking to bulb planting - all of these activities help to create vibrant communities, nurture respect for local places and improve wellbeing.

“Year on year we are seeing the groups which participate in our community growing initiatives demonstrating a real drive and commitment towards improving local areas - as well as making a significant difference to neighbourhoods the length and breadth of Scotland.”

The It's Your Neighbourhood campaign is run by Keep Scotland Beautiful in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society. The event brought together groups from the Beautiful Scotland, Britain in Bloom and It's Your Neighbourhood campaigns to celebrate Keep Scotland Beautiful’s 50th year of community growing.The Organic Growers in Fairlie were judged on various factors including community participation, environmental responsibility and gardening achievement.

In 2016, It's Your Neighbourhood supported almost 150 projects spanning 28 of Scotland’s local authority areas.