A special awards ceremony was held at the Council’s headquarters in Kilmarnock.
The prize winners show off their awards after the ceremony in Kilmarnock (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
East Ayrshire Council’s annual garden competition has recognised the top amateur gardeners from across East Ayrshire.
A special awards ceremony, sponsored by Tivoli Group Ltd and Gemmell’s Garden Centre, was held at the council’s headquarters in Kilmarnock.
The award ceremony was officially opened by Councillor Jim McMahon, Spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities, and the awards were presented by Councillor McMahon and Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council.
The trophy for best private garden in East Ayrshire was presented to Mr Hogg, from Cumnock, while the trophy for best council garden was presented to Mr Dorrian, from Bellsbank.
Both gardeners were recognised for their spectacular colours, clever planting and creative garden design.
The task of judging the competition fell to the Executive Committee of the East Ayrshire Federation of Tenants and Residents, with specialists from the Council’s Greener Communities and Housing Services.
The Federation was represented at the awards by Marie Devine, who was presented with flowers by Depute Provost John McGhee.
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This is Mr Stewart’s beloved garden in Onthank Drive, Kilmarnock (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
Councillor Jim McMahon said: “It was fantastic to meet all our finalists and chat with them about their passion for gardening.
Mr Mitchell, from Galston, received a Special Achievement award (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
“The hard work of these wonderful people has a huge impact on their communities bringing colour and improving biodiversity.
Mr Dorrian swept to victory in the Best Council Garden (Cumnock & Doon Valley) category (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
“While I’ve been out walking within my own Ward, or driving through East Ayrshire, I have really enjoyed seeing the finalists’ gardens and I know I am not the only one.
Pictured is Mr Dorrian’s award-winning back garden (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
“A huge well done to everyone involved, particularly our judges, who had an unenviable task; to Greener Communities and Housing Services for their hard work organising the competition and to all our gardeners, who have my thanks and appreciation.”
This is Mr Hogg’s lovely garden in Cumnock (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
East Ayrshire Council Garden Competition 2025 – The Winners:
This garden in Galston impressed the judges (Image: East Ayrshire Council)
Best Council Garden, Kilmarnock Central & North- Miss Hall, Kilmaurs
Runners-Up: Mr And Mrs McMullan, Stewarton
Best Private Garden, Kilmarnock Central & North- Mrs Henry, Stewarton
Runner-Up: Mr Conning, Stewarton
Best Council Garden Kilmarnock South & Irvine Valley- Miss Muir, Darvel
Runners-up: Mrs Shaw, Crookedholm and Mrs Rowney, Galston
Best Private Garden Kilmarnock South & Irvine Valley- Mr Kyle, Newmilns
Runner-up: Mr Vincent and Mr Astill, Newmilns
Best Council Garden Cumnock & Doon Valley- Mr Dorrian, Bellsbank
Runner-up: Mrs Fox, Muirkirk
Best Private Garden Cumnock & Doon Valley- Mr Hogg, Cumnock
Runner-up: Mr Blackwood, Muirkirk
Jennifer Elliot Memorial Award For Best Rose Garden- Presented By Her Daughter, Sharon Tomlinson- Mr Garrett, Fenwick
Runner-up: Mrs Vosselor, Kilmaurs
John McKenzie Memorial Award For Best Community Garden (Presented by Amberley and Victoria McKenzie)- Netherthird Community Garden
Runner-up: The Ayrshire Food Hub, Crossroads, Kilmarnock
Best Vegetable Garden- Mr Stewart, Kilmarnock
Runner-up: Mrs Rowan, Drongan
Best Hanging Baskets & Planters- Mr Lang, Kilmarnock
Runner-up: Mrs Gibson, Patna
Environmentally Friendly Award- Mrs Ross, New Cumnock
Runner-up: Mr Gray, Kilmarnock
Best Newcomer- Mrs Nelson, Dunlop
Runner-up: Mrs Purnell, Dalrymple
Special Achievement Award- Mr Mitchell, Galston
Cleaner Greener Most Vibrant Village- New Cumnock
Runner-up: Sorn
Cleaner Greener Most Vibrant Street- Afton Court, New Cumnock
Runner-up: West Netherton Street, Kilmarnock
Photos from the ceremony are available online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/east-ayrshire/albums/72177720329942915/
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