A NEW garden has been officially opened at a Glasgow hospital this week.

The Gro-Garden has greenspace, art and well-being at its heart and provides a welcome respite spot for staff and patients to enjoy.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) non-executive director Michelle Wailes was on hand on Friday for the official ribbon cutting to mark the occasion.

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A number of environmental arts workshops and biodiversity events took place to help staff learn about the different ways art and the environment play into healthcare.

The planting was managed entirely by volunteers, who will maintain the greenery until August.

Chair of NHSGGC, Professor John Brown CBE, said: “The Gro-Garden not only stands tall in the wider QEUH greenspace as a representation of the NHS board’s commitment to sustainability and biodiversity but it also recognises the huge impact the environment has on our health and wellbeing.

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"We are proud to officially open the garden today and grateful to all the partners who have helped bring this idea to fruition.”

Within the wider greenspace, there is also a brand new set of art murals along the sides of the garden area hoarding. Coordinated by Ali Smith of Art Pistol, the works represent sustainability and the wider healing power of nature.

The Gro-Garden will be open to visitors from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday and anyone who wishes to take part in any Gro-Garden walks or activities can visit the NHSGGC website for more information.