Trees planted to commemorate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee

Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire Major Grenville Irvine-Fortescue was joined by pupils and teachers when planting trees at The Gordon Schools in Huntly to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Green Canopy is part of a series of events across Aberdeenshire and beyond marking this most remarkable milestone of The Queen’s reign, which began in 1952.

The Deputy Lieutenant was joined by Head Teacher Phil Gaiter, pupils, teachers, and parents and carers during the tree planting ceremony on Wednesday, May 4.

Mr Gaiter said: “It was a privilege to welcome the Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire Major Grenville Irvine-Fortescue to The Gordon Schools in Huntly. The young people were looking forward to this really special event.

“The trees will not only act as a symbol of Her Majesty The Queen’s enduring reign they will also be useful for outdoor learning and the environment.”

There have been several Green Canopy tree planting ceremonies taking place across Aberdeenshire to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

The focal point of the national celebrations will be over the Platinum Jubilee weekend with an extended Bank Holiday from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5.