A group of dedicated volunteers took to a north-east beach yesterday to clear it of all rubbish in sight.
The group of around 70 descended upon Lunan Bay in Angus with a purpose and spent about four hours collecting 20 bags of rubbish.
Fishing nets and other items, potentially dangerous, to birds and sea-life were also recovered.
The effort took place as a tribute to Fettercairn man Dominic Jackson, an environment enthusiast who lost his life in a kayaking accident in February last year.
One of the organisers was John Phethean, who ran the Oakleaf Gardening Services business with Mr Jackson.
His wife Emma Phethean, who was also involved, was delighted that so many people gave up their spare time to blitz clean the beach.
She said: “We led a clean-up Kingston Bay in Moray last year and I think there were only 15 of us there.
“For this latest effort we had an absolutely fantastic turnout, with about 70 volunteers, which is really good.
“We collected 20 bags of rubbish and another 150 items such as fishing nets, which can be recycled.
“We also had Surfers Against Sewage working with us.”
The 35-year-old from Laurencekirk added: “Dominic was really passionate about the environment. Sometimes he would clean by himself.
“It was his birthday this week and we’ll be doing this every year from now on.
“Next year it will be at a beach in Aberdeenshire.”
Mr Jackson’s eco example has inspired a variety of efforts since his death including fundraising for good causes and beach cleans.
Hi sister, Ellie Jackson, became a children’s author using money her brother left in his will, writing books that focus on pressing world issues such as sea creature entanglements and ocean pollution.
Ms Jackson also started the charity Plan B to purchase personal locator beacons that be hired-out from kayak rental shops.
