Irvine Royal’s young eco warrior’s collected 12 sacks of rubbish in the school’s pupils’ latest efforts to help tidy up the surrounding area.

The secondary school pupils were praised after the group collected 12 bags collected around Kilwinning Road, Sandy Road, Dickson Drive, Golf Place and Flemming Terrace.

Irvine Royal Academy said: “Great way to spend and afternoon with some wonderful people!

A spokesperson from Irvine Clean-up Crew said: “So proud of these guys! Thank you all."