Registration opens for Flotilla on Forth event

REGISTRATION HAS opened for the Flotilla on the Forth, one of the highlights of the Forth Bridges Festival which will mark the 50th birthday of the Forth Road Bridge.

Theevent, starting at noon on Sunday September 7, will bring boating fans together to create a floating spectacular on the river.

Vessels large and small will form the flotilla which has already attracted naval ships, tugboats, yachts and the Reaper — the famous Fife herring drifter museum ship.

While the event is free and open to all, places are limited and early registration a t w w w. f o r t h b r i d g e s festival.com/flotilla-entry is recommended.

The flotilla, which is followed by a barbecue for participants at Port Edgar Marina, promises to be a great day out for all the family — with a range of entertainment for spectators and participants.

There will be a food and drink market during the day and visitors can also enjoy a variety of festival activities, from art exhibitions and installations to historic walks in the area.

TheForth Bridges Festival is being organised by the Forth Estuary Transport Authority in partnership with QueensferryAmbition.

It is a signature event in the Year of Homecoming, and will be funded using revenue from the sale of 2,014 trips to the top of the Forth Road Bridge this summer.

For full details visit www. forthbridgesfestival.com.