A group of volunteers have been praised for their efforts in transforming what was once a "tired" looking garden at Bo'ness Community Hospital.
The enthusiastic helpers responded to an appeal from Bo'net - a networking group - to help revamp the outdoor space.
The hospital building was opened in 2004 and provides 40 inpatient beds for physically frail, older people as well as those with mental health problems.
It's all been made possible thanks to a £15,000 reward from the Life Changes Trust, a Scottish charity supporting the empowerment and inclusion of people living with dementia and their unpaid carers.
Maria Ford from Bo'net said: "Over the winter months, a merry band of volunteers have been busy cleaning up the garden serving ward one and getting it ready for replanting.
"Now, as we enter better weather, we’ll see new plants and fittings go into the space.
The Trust is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
The project has delivered things like new flower beds, new seating for patients and visitors and wheelchair accessible fruit and vegetable beds.
"We’re hoping the revitalised garden will be ready this summer.
The social enterprise Sustainable Thinking Scotland (STS) helped manage the initiative and develop final plans in consultation with staff and patients.
Director Sean Kerr said: "We’re pleased to be working on the hospital garden project.
"Not only is it creating a more inclusive and brighter outdoor space for people at the hospital, it’s also allowing local people to get involved and learn useful gardening skills."
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