It's an important day for Douglas and its residents, with judges from Britain in Bloom due to inspect the town.

They will be escorted by representatives from the borough council along a specially prepared route, starting at the golf course and finishing at the Sefton Hotel.

Locations visited along the way will include the Middle River biodiversity project, North Quay, the promenade and sunken gardens, Noble's Park and Derby Square.

The capital is representing the Island in the annual Royal Horticultural Society event, having claimed back the main prize from Ramsey in the Island in Bloom competition just under a year ago.

At the end of last month, the borough council thanked all the individuals and organisations which had been helping the latest bid for Britain in Bloom success, including volunteer and charitable groups, schools, retail and business organisations, the hospitality industry and local residents.