A BUILDING designed by the Glasgow’s most famous architect was awarded a top gardening prize for its flower arrangements.

Mackintosh House on Blythswood Square won the Robertson Silver Spade for its displays at the entrance of its building.

The most coveted award given by the Incorporation of Gardeners, the listed building was amongst 40 buildings picked out of 250 entrants to the competition.

Part of the Let Glasgow Flourish Awards the contest helps recognise those who make the city’s parks and open spaces look beautiful.

The building’s arrangement of honeysuckles and clematis entwined around the wrought iron railings and the troughs of petunias and lobelia along the pavement edge was considered the most deserving.

One judge deemed the arrangements as “charming”.

Nick Parry, the deacon of the incorporation said: “Seeing the colourful displays of flowers and plants outside so many business premises in Glasgow lifts the spirits of customers, staff and pedestrians just passing by.

“Business owners and all those who put the effort in to create these wonderful displays, including staff, are to be congratulated.”

“We are delighted to announce there are 20 new winners this year who we welcome to the awards for the first time, and many of the previous winners are again receiving awards today as they continue to improve their displays over the years.”

The award was presented by the city’s Lord Provost at Trades House on Glassford Street.

Douglas Kinnaird and Stella Fraidi picked up the award on the building’s behalf.

The building is an independently owned and managed business centre overlooking the Blythswood Square Gardens.

It offers up luxury office space for businesses.