Musselburgh Racecourse marches to the tune of the military on Sunday when it hosts the annual Royal Regiment of Scotland Family Day.
With more than £40,000 in prize money the penultimate Flat meeting of the season also features a host of free attractions which will appeal to families of all ages.
The Massed Bands featuring the Lowland Band and the Royal Scots Pipe Band start proceedings when they march from the Mercat Cross in the Honest Toun to the racecourse at 12.30pm where they will play in front of the grandstand.
Activities include the Royal Regiment’s inflatable assault course and climbing wall, the Royal British Legion Motorcycle Display Team and a display of 6 Scots military equipment.
For younger children there will be face painters, fairground rides, a bouncy castle, trampolines and a roundabout.
For racegoers, Channel 4 presenter Derek “Tommo” Thompson will host proceedings and give his unique insight on what is going on in the parade ring and action trackside.
Feature race of the day is the £13,000 Royal Scots EBF Fillies Handicap Stakes at 3.35pm which is a Class 3 race over one mile. Gates open at noon, the first race is off at 2pm and Musselburgh child friendly policy allows all children aged 17 and under in free when accompanied by an adult.
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