A schoolboy has opened a garden he designed for an entrance to the North-east’s biggest hospital.
Matthew Rennie, from Turriff, came up with the design for the ‘Fresh Air Zone’ space at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The Markethill Primary School pupil won a competition for Primary six school children in Grampian to create a new garden where patients, visitors and staff could relax and enjoy fresh air away from cigarette smoke.
The garden covers an area the size of a netball court beside the revolving door entrance, known as the rotunda entrance.
Matthew’s winning design features roses, benches, and a raised bed in the shape of a wishing well.
It was created by Aberdeen-based social firm Green Tracks.
Matthew, 12, said: “I enjoyed designing the garden. It is a good idea and I hope lots of people make use of it.”
The aim of the competition was to create an outdoor area free of tobacco smoke. It attracted more than 500 entries and Matthew’s prize was a ‘Cookit’ kit for his school, a set of high quality cooking equipment for developing cooking and baking skills.
Vincent Shields, general manager of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, was delighted with the new green space. He said: “We are grateful to Matthew for his attractive design and for officially opening our new Fresh Air Zone.“
We also thank Green Tracks for their excellent work.”
The project was organised by Hazel Dempsey, Health Improvement Officer for acute services in NHS Grampian who said “It has been a great achievement to create the garden and we are grateful to staff who have helped it become a reality.”
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