An Aberdeenshire school has won a prestigious national award for conservation.

Monymusk School in Inverurie faced competition from schools across Scotland in the search to find primary schools encouraging sustainability.

WWF's Green Ambassador Award showcases the best examples of schools putting the protection of the environment at the heart of everything they do.

The school looks after hens, guinea pigs and Jay, the resident therapy dog, and have recently successfully hatched incubated eggs.

Head teacher Gillian Watt said: "We're absolutely thrilled that what we're doing in Monymusk has been recognised by WWF.

"Over the years we have been composting and utilising our food waste from the school canteen, supported by a local sustainable company.

"All of our pupils love the sustainable projects, including those who might sometimes find school a challenging place to be.

"This includes working with Countryside Rangers and others in the community. Sustainable learning is now part of our timetable for the future and we hope to continue to bring it alive for our pupils."

Cherry Duggan, Head of Schools & Youth at WWF said: "Monymusk School's long term focus on sustainability is having a genuine impact.

"Within school they have vegetable patches and chickens; pupils work with the school cook on food waste, and they also learn about water through the River Don project. But the School has taken this a step further, involving the community and building relationships with local businesses and groups.

"From the local Men's Shed members building their plant beds, to the School running litter picks in public places like Newburgh beach.

"It's inspirational to see so many young people coming together to protect our planet."