In Edinburgh, Scottish rock band Simple Minds headlined the Concert in the Gardens, where they were joined by The View and Bwani Junction against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

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Wentworth Castle Gardens and Stainborough Park were picked as the Visitor Attraction of the Year in the category of sites with less than 50, 000 visitors, while Harewood House between Leeds and Harrogate won out in the section for more than 50, 000 visitors.

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Other people honoured include Dad's Army star Arthur Lowe, who has a plaque in Hayfield, and William Barron of Borrowash - a 19th Century gardener who designed the gardens at Elvaston Castle.

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