Hector McNicol, left, with his cup, the runners-up and members of the Young Naturalist Club at their Christmas party.
Members of The Young Naturalist Club recently held their Christmas party in the ranger centre at Brodick Country Park.
This year Hector MacArthur was awarded the Young Naturalist of the Year cup. He has shown great enthusiasm for and knowledge of the natural world. Sophie Smyth and Finn Popplewell were runners-up. The club meets on the second Saturday of every month and any six to 11-year-old can go along.