Dalbeattie Primary pupils have cleaned up in a competition.

The youngsters were the winners of the Litter League Scotland South, part of this year’s Spring Clean Scotland campaign. ‌

Over the course of a month, 23 pupils collected 37 bags of litter, meaning the school came top of the Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign. ‌

Depute head teacher, Alex Howie, said: “We are really proud of our families and their young people in Dalbeattie who gave up their own time to make this possible. READ MORE: Dumfries and Galloway salmon 'maternity hospital' gets power up from SP Energy Networks READ MORE: Dumfries and Galloway shopkeeper urging people not to buy illegal vapes

“Everyone who took part did a great job seeking out the areas which most needed tidied. In particular we would also

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