A North Glasgow attraction has been nominated for a prestigious award.

The Claypits Local Nature Reserve has been shortlisted for an Excellence in Public Health and Wellbeing Award.

The special acknowledgement goes to a project which emphasises human health and wellbeing. 

Part of the Landscape Institute Scotland Awards 2022, the event celebrates ways that landscape projects connect people.

Winners will be decided by a panel of judges and the award ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 24.

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The Claypits are a popular green space in Hamiltonhill, frequently used by local communities.

The Glasgow Times recently reported that residents from Maryhill took part in a health walk, organised by Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.