An Argyll and Bute town centre public realm scheme has been shortlisted at the Scottish Design Awards.

The Helensburgh regeneration project has been listed in the Realm/Landscaping category.

Designed for the council by Austin-Smith:Lord, the project forms part of the local authority's CHORD initiative and was created to improve economic activity and enhance the visitor experience in the town.

Features include an 'Outdoor Museum' in Colquhoun Square and the redevelopment of all principal surrounding streets as well as the West Bay Esplanade.

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The short-listing marks the sixth awards nomination for the project, which has also been short-listed in the RIAS/RIBA Awards 2016, the RICS Awards 2016 (Regeneration category), the FX International Design Awards, the Civic Trust Awards and the Scottish Property Awards.

The council's executive director, Pippa Milne, said: "This is great news. We are delighted that this major improvement project continues to get national recognition."

Graham Ross, Austin-Smith:Lord Partner, added: "We are thrilled with the national recognition this transformational project in Helensburgh has received."

Winners of the Scottish Design Awards will be announced on Wednesday, 25 May.

(LM)