Primary school pupils in Aberdeen have been working hard to add their own splash of colour in the city centre.

A class of 22 primary six pupils from Hanover Street school planted wildflower seeds to create a meadow in the grassy area where Bridge Street becomes College Street.

They were joined by representatives from Aberdeen Inspired to create greater biodiversity in the area, and encourage community involvement in city centre activites.

Last year, children from Hanover Street nursery planted crocuses at the St Nicholas Centre rooftop garden.

Following the seed sowing, it is hoped that the school will take over looking after the wildflower meadow as part of Aberdeen Inspired's 'Adopt an Area' initiative.

Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said: "We were delighted to invite children from Hanover Street Primary School to help us plant a wildflower meadow beside College Street which will brighten up the space in the coming weeks.

"As well as teaching them a bit about nature, this session was important to introduce a variety of wild flowers to the area. Increasing biodiversity in the city centre is very important and we are keen to encourage more projects like this.

"We are passionate about creating a more vibrant and appealing city centre and believe efforts like this, which involve working with school children, are hugely important in achieving that."