TWO horticulturalists are celebrating after being awarded a £3,000 travel scholarship.

Steven Walker and Elizabeth Coar, both from Dunsop Bridge, are planning to use the cash to travel to the USA.

Both former students at Myerscough College, Elizabeth will be studying the plant and cut flower market and Stephen will be focusing on agriculture, taking a holistic look at US beef breeds and production methods that influence the supply chain.

The scholarship was developed by Lancaster and Morecambe Agricultural Society and Norbreck Genetics, providing young people in agriculture or horticulture with the opportunity to explore and study overseas in their chosen field.

James Huddleston, chairman of Lancaster and Morecambe Agricultural Society, said: “This is a marvellous way to fly the flag for our agricultural community and for young people to benefit on every year, from the opportunity to travel and learn new ideas they can later use in the wider community.”