SCOTLAND’S heritage apple varieties were ripe for tasting at this year’s Apple Day celebration on Townhead Village Hall & Orchard, Glasgow.

The hidden gem in the centre of the city played host to the event supported by Helping Britain Blossom.

Traditional varities such as Clyde Valley varieties such as Clydeside, Cambusnethan Pippin and Scotch Bridget which are no longer widely available in supermarkets and food outlets in the city.

Fergus Walker, Helping Britain Blossom’s Glasgow Project Manager: “Scotland has a rich heritage of apple growing and some fantastic varieties not commonly found in mainstream supermarkets. This event was a great opportunity to get people learning about them and enjoying tasting them.

“But community orchards have so much more to offer as well, environmentally and socially, which is why Helping Britain Blossom is sharing their magic across the UK by helping local people create, restore and access orchards.”