Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow

 
Granny Gibbs - Robertson Silver spade for Summer 2010

Let Glasgow Flourish Awards 2011

During the summer of 2010, some 207 businesses were visited and judged by members of the Incorporation of Gardeners, rather more than in previous years, and 52 received awards in recognition of their outstanding efforts.

Glasgow’s renowned Parks and Open Spaces are mirrored by many businesses throughout the City with floral displays around their properties including restaurants, outdoor cafés, bars and business premises.

The 'Let Glasgow Flourish' Awards were held in the Trades Hall on Thursday 28^th April, the Awards being presented by Bailie Catherine McMaster.

'Let Glasgow Flourish' recognises new displays, along with those that continue to improve year on year, with the best display being awarded the prestigious Robertson Silver Spade.

This year the winner is Granny Gibbs Bar, at 1305 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow. The garden displays provide a wonderful sight throughout the year to all those passing by, as well as to the patrons of Granny Gibbs.

Deacon Anthony MacIver of the Incorporation of Gardeners said “I am delighted that many businesses continue to recognise the value of a colourful exterior to their premises, and I appreciate that, in many cases, staff invest considerable time and skills to provide wonderful displays”.

Many of the previous winners are again receiving awards today, as they continue to improve their displays over the years.

The Incorporation of Gardeners supports numerous gardening initiatives throughout Glasgow including allotments, horticultural apprentices and gardening lecture programmes.

"Let Glasgow Flourish" Awards are given to businesses and institutions in Glasgow for green and flowering horticultural displays in public view during the summer season. The displays are monitored by a teams of judges during the summer and Awards are presented at the Trades Hall the following Spring, usually the last Thursday of April. 

There are three categories of Awards:-

Commendation and High Commendation
A framed Certificate is awarded for the first year - brass plass plaques for subsequent years.

The Robertson Silver Spade
Presented to a business or organisation which in the judges' opinion has reached an exceptionally high standard over a number of seasons. The Spade is retained by the Winner for display at their premises for one year.


Winners of the Silver Spade:-
The Winner of the Robertson Silver Spade for the Summer of 2010 was Granny Gibbs on Dumbarton Road, Glasgow.  The spade was presented at the LGF Awards presentation on 28th April 2011.

2010: Granny Gibbs
2009: The Black Bear Beefeater
2008: The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel
2007: The Rock
2006: Babbity Bowster
2005: Kelvingrove Hotel
2004: The Theatre Royal
2003: Willis
2002: Argyll Hotel
2001: Dow's Bar
2000: Argyll Hotel
1999: Glasgow Marriott Hotel
1998: Ashbourne Homes, Clarence Court
1997: Scottish & Newcastle Northern Inns
1996: Balmanno House
1995: Balmanno House
1994: University of Strathclyde
1993: Clydesdale Bank

1992: Kirklee Hotel

THE ROCK - spadewinner 2007/08




BABBITY BOWSTER - spadewinner 2006/07




KELVINGROVE HOTEL - spadewinner 2005/06