BEAR Scotland are taking applications for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge.

The tours will take place in September as part of Doors Open Days, Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories.

Up to 300 places are up for grabs, they will be allocated via a random ballot.

The tours will last one hour, stopping at points of interest along the deck.

Visitors will then get to see the anchorage chambers, where the main cables are anchored into the rock.

BEAR Scotland staff members will provide commentary on the free tours.

Donations will be welcomed, and all money raised will go to BEAR Scotland’s charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.

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The Forth Bridges exhibition at Transport Scotland’s Contact and Education Centre will also be open to the public from 9am until 5pm, featuring special exhibits and educational activities.

Advance booking is not necessary.

Everyone who attends either a bridge tour or the exhibition will have the chance to enter a charity prize draw for a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to the top of the Queensferry Crossing’s main towers.

Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s operating company representative for South East Scotland, said: “We’re delighted to welcome visitors back to the Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day for the third year running, and to be raising money for a great cause in Macmillan Cancer Support.

“Our guided minibus tours give the public a rare chance to visit parts of the bridge normally hidden from view, and to hear from experienced members of staff.

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“In response to feedback, we’re allocating places this year via a random ballot to give everyone an equal chance.

“Look out in local media over the next few weeks for other exciting events to celebrate the Forth Road Bridge’s 60th anniversary, including a competition for tower top trips.”

The ballot will close on August 1 and successful applicants will be notified shortly after.

You can enter the ballot by visiting www.bearscot.com/doorsopenday.

Guided minibus tours will depart every 15 minutes on September 28 from the bridge office in South Queensferry.