Young people in front of their giant Ayr Flower Show display.
Visitors to the 50th Ayr Flower Show this year might just come away with photographs of more than just blooms and blossoms this year, thanks to the young people supported by South Ayrshire Council's Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
During the summer, they've been hard at work creating a colourful, artistic and entertaining display of blue skies, flowers and a bumblebee as part of their volunteering work towards gaining their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
However, it's a display with a difference, because visitors can put their head through strategically placed holes and pose for photographs. There's even a cabbage for those who prefer vegetables!
Danielle Hendren (15) explained: "During the school holidays we had the idea to do something different for the Ayr Flower Show's 50th anniversary. A few of us thought a big painting would be a good idea, especially if it involved lots of us working together."
"Making it part of our Duke of Edinburgh challenge was an ideal way for us to give something back to the community.
Fourteen year old Tyler Hiddleston continued: "Once we saw the size of the boards, I think we all had the same thought at the same time – let's create holes in the picture so people can poke their heads through for some fun!"
The idea took off and, just a few weeks later the giant display was ready.
Project worker and Council officer Sharron Hunter said: "I'm tremendously proud of this piece of work. The amount of effort, enthusiasm and commitment that has gone into it is amazing!
"For weeks, the young people have been busy designing, drawing, planning and painting the boards and I'm thrilled the finished product will be seen by literally thousands of people at the Ayr Flower Show."
Held in the stunning setting of Rozelle Estate, Ayr Flower Show has been fascinating and delighting visitors from all over the world since 1960 and is now seen as Scotland's equivalent to the Chelsea Flower Show.
Arlene McCreadie, project co-ordinator said: "To have such an international platform from which to promote the work of young people in South Ayrshire is a truly fantastic opportunity.
"To say we're delighted is an understatement. This is a real reward for our young members who have learned so much about themselves through team working, co-operation and project work, all for the benefit of others."
The last word was left to Kelsey Dunn (15) who said: "The whole job has been so much fun to work on and I've also made many new friends as the display developed.
"The best bit will be seeing it at the Flower Show and I really hope it's a big hit!"