MORE than £1,000 has been raised to help add a splash of colour to Galashiels.

Over the past few weeks a number of planters have arrived in the town as part of the project launched by Galashiels Community Council.

And local Girl Guides have also been lending a hand by planting at the Interchange.

Marion Romeril from the group said: “Because I’m on the community council, I heard about the plan.

“Our Guides have been cooped up so we have taken the chance to get outside.

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“It was hard to find something to do that was within the restrictions, but they have absolutely loved this.

“The girls have done a lot of work and we have also had the parents helping too.

“It has been a real community effort.”

A total of £1,342 has been raised so far to go towards the upkeep of the planters.

To donate, visit: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/floralgalashiels