Parks across Glasgow have been selected to be part of a national living legacy to honour the late Queen.

The Queen’s Green Canopy, a tree planting initiative created to mark the Platinum Jubilee, will celebrate the start of tree planting season by gifting over 300 trees to a UK-wide network of organisations as part of a living legacy to honour the Queen.

Glasgow Times: Queen Elizabeth planting an oak tree at the Sandringham estate in West Norfolk to mark her 80th birthday in 2006

In Glasgow, eight organisations have been chosen for capturing a spirit of selflessness and supporting the betterment of their communities.

Growchapel Community Allotment Gardens and Friends of Maryhill Park have been selected in the North of Glasgow.

Friends of Castlemilk Park, Friends of Elder Park, and Friends of Maxwell Park have been chosen in Glasgow’s southside.

Victoria Park Community Trust in the West End, Friends of Alexandra Park in the East End, and Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary will also receive trees.

Glasgow Times: Queen Elizabeth II planting an oak tree in the grounds of Hatfield House, 2012

A poignant tree gifting ceremony is set to take place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London on Monday, October 3.

The tree gifting ceremony is the first of many that will take place across the United Kingdom as the 350 trees which made up the “Tree of Trees” are presented to a diverse group of organisations by His Majesty The King’s Lord Lieutenants.

 

Sir Nicholas Bacon, chairman of The Queen’s Green Canopy, said: “We are proud to unveil this nationwide network of organisations chosen to become custodians of these special trees in Her Majesty’s name.

“In recognition of the positive impact that they have on their communities, the groups chosen represent the very best of Britain.

“The Queen’s Green Canopy hopes the trees will serve as an inspiration for tree planting within communities and to encourage care for the trees which already exist as part of our nation’s stunning landscape.”