More than 1,300 poppies made from plastic bottles have gone on display at a Borders abbey.

The poppies were created by pupils from 14 local schools for the first-ever Poppy Appeal Project run by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

Pupils from several schools took part in workshops with the Dryburgh Abbey team, transforming recycled plastic bottles into the poppies.

The poppies are now spread across Dryburgh Abbey's wildflower meadow, providing a colourful display of remembrance.

The project saw the pupils learn about Anna Guérin, the inventor of the remembrance poppy, and Lady Haig, who ran the first poppy factory in Scotland.

Lady Haig's paper poppy factory employed men who were disabled by war, continuing Guérin’s vision that the poppy should support veterans and the families of the fallen.

Michael Kay, district visitor community manager for the south region at HES, said: "Our first trial of the Poppy Appeal Project has been incredibly successful, and we’re definitely looking to do it again.

"It’s been wonderful getting to work so closely with the communities and to show them that Dryburgh Abbey is relevant in many different ways.

"I am very grateful that my team here at Dryburgh and so many fantastic teachers and pupils across the Borders have really embraced this project."

The schools involved were Earlston Primary School, St Peters Primary School, Melrose Primary School, Tweedbank Primary School, St Boswells Primary School, Edenside Primary School, Langlee Primary School, Denholm Primary School, Burgh Primary School, Lauder Primary School, Knowepark Primary School, Newtown Primary School, and Drumlanrig Primary School.

The HES team provided paint and tent pegs, and the pupils brought recyclable plastic bottles from home.

The variety of bottles used gives each poppy a unique shape and size.

Mr Kay said: "There’s been so much enthusiasm, both within our team and from everyone we met, and it’s just been an absolute joy to work on.

"Getting to speak to so many schools about Earl and Lady Haig, and the incredible story of the remembrance poppy, has been a privilege."

Visitors and locals will be able to view the poppy display for free from November 9 to November 17.

After the display period, pupils who wish to keep their poppy can collect it.

Any remaining poppies will be stored to be used in next year's project, which may feature a larger display.

From November 18, the display will be taken down, and regular admission fees for Dryburgh Abbey will apply.