LITTLE Leo McCallion nose a good thing when he sees it.

And the three-year-old from Parkhead couldn't resist having a sniff of one of the roses in the running for a top award.

It is one of thousands of blooms vying for a top place in the International Rose Trials at Tollcross.

More than 100 national and international guest judges will travel to the city this week to decide the best on show.

Alistair Watson, the city council's executive member for sustainability and transport, said: “Glasgow has hosted an International Rose Trial since 1986 and it is a major event for breeders.

"Every year the standard is incredibly high and this year is no exception. It always makes me very proud to see how fantastic the gardens at Tollcross are with their explosion of colour and the wonderful scent of so many brilliantly bred roses.

"It’s clear to see why our International Rose trials are held in such high regard and enjoyed by members of the public – no matter their age.”

Garden staff at Tollcross Park have been tending over 4,200 roses to get ready them ready for the prestigious competition.

The first roses were planted in the football pitch sized garden in 1986 and since then 25-30 new varieties have been planted each year.

The garden includes 16 large beds with over 240 different rose plants types and a collection of climbing roses.