Have you spotted the 20 new Glasgow city centre trees?
Twenty large trees have been newly installed, and eight additional planters were moved from George Square to other locations while the square undergoes redevelopment.
In total, 28 metal and stone planters are now in place across the city centre in locations including Trongate and outside the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA).
Cllr Angus Millar, convener for city centre recovery, said: "These new urban trees are more than just a visual enhancement to our city centre – they represent our commitment to a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Glasgow.
"By reinvesting Low Emission Zone penalty income into projects like this, we're not only improving the look and feel of our public spaces but also delivering real environmental benefits for our city centre and securing a positive legacy from our action to reduce air pollution."
City centre tree planter on James Watt Street (Image: Glasgow City Council)
Glasgow tree planter outside the GOMA (Image: Glasgow City Council)
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Glasgow tree planter outside the Mercat (Image: Glasgow City Council) The planters feature a variety of trees, including birch, cherry blossom, and rowan.
These trees are intended to improve the appearance of the city centre while also helping to address climate change.
They do this by absorbing carbon dioxide, lowering air and surface temperatures, and filtering airborne pollutants.
Other locations include Dundasvale Road, James Watt Street, Hope Street/Bothwell Street, the Mercat, Brunswick Street, Albion Street, Goosedubbs, Blythswood Square, and Dundas Lane.
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