Dock Park voted Scotland’s best park
Dock Park in Dumfries and Galloway received the prestigious Green Flag Award today and on top of that was voted Scotland's best park .
Dock Park in Dumfries selected as best in Scotland
Keep Scotland Beautiful has revealed the results of the poll to identify the nation's favourite open spaces.
The Dock Park was the national winner in the People's Choice award ahead of Beechwood Park in Stirling and Rouken Glen in East Renfrewshire.
A total of 59 Green Flag Award winning parks and green spaces were entered into this year's Scottish vote.
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