Litter kits reward for three teams

THREE litter-busting teams have been rewarded for their efforts in blitzing rubbish-strewn streets in the Capital.

The Friends of Montgomery Street Park, Penicuik Community Council and a Portobello family were among 30 groups across the country to be gifted litter kits courtesy of the People's Postcode Trust and Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB).

Litter kits - which include handy hoops, litter pickers, gloves, high-visibility jackets and bags - were made available following a successful 10,000 funding application to the People's Postcode Trust.

Derek Robertson, chief executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: "It is absolutely fantastic that the People's Postcode Trust have invested in Keep Scotland Beautiful - it just shows what you can do by working in partnership.

"I hope it inspires more people to get out there and do their bit to keep their patch of Scotland beautiful."