THE FORTH ROAD bridge will be opening its doors to the public again this weekend.

This year will be the third in succession for The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day which will take place on Saturday, September 28.

The Forth Bridges exhibition at Transport Scotland’s Contact and Education Centre will be open to the public from 9am until 4.30pm, featuring a special exhibition to celebrate the bridge’s 60th anniversary.

All those who attend will also get 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.

There will also be educational activities for youngsters and a merchandise stall.

The Scottish Roads Archive will be exhibiting, and there will be a chance to meet some of the sailors who worked on the ferries over the Forth.

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Minibus tours of the bridge deck and anchorage are fully booked.

However, any spare places on the day due to people not turning up will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

There will not be a charge for the tours, but donations are welcomed. All money raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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.”

Matt Smith, Macmillan relationship fundraising manager, said: “We are so grateful to have been chosen as BEAR Scotland’s national charity partner and we can’t wait to be part of their amazing Doors Open Day Event.

“The money raised on the day and throughout the partnership will allow us to continue investing in our vital services and ensure everyone with cancer knows where to turn to get the help they need.”